Add 12/9 and 14/84, Solve 1 3/9 + 14/84 as a fraction

Add 12/9 and 14/84

1^st number: 1 3/9, 2^nd number: 14/84

12/9 + 14/84 is 3/2.

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,
12/9 = 12 × 28/9 × 28 = 336/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
14/84 = 14 × 3/84 × 3 = 42/252
Add the two like fractions:
336/252 + 42/252 = 336 + 42/252 = 378/252
378/252 simplified gives 3/2
So, 12/9 + 14/84 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2

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