Add 14/9 and 2/84
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 2/84
14/9 + 2/84 is 199/126.
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,
14/9 = 14 × 28/9 × 28 = 392/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252 - Add the two like fractions:
392/252 + 6/252 = 392 + 6/252 = 398/252 - 398/252 simplified gives 199/126
- So, 14/9 + 2/84 = 199/126
In mixed form: 173/126
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