Add 10/9 and 16/84
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 16/84
10/9 + 16/84 is 82/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
10/9 = 10 × 28/9 × 28 = 280/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
16/84 = 16 × 3/84 × 3 = 48/252 - Add the two like fractions:
280/252 + 48/252 = 280 + 48/252 = 328/252 - 328/252 simplified gives 82/63
- So, 10/9 + 16/84 = 82/63
In mixed form: 119/63
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