Add 10/9 and 2/84
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 2/84
10/9 + 2/84 is 143/126.
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,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252 - Add the two like fractions:
280/252 + 6/252 = 280 + 6/252 = 286/252 - 286/252 simplified gives 143/126
- So, 10/9 + 2/84 = 143/126
In mixed form: 117/126
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