Add 14/9 and 6/84
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 6/84
14/9 + 6/84 is 205/126.
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,
6/84 = 6 × 3/84 × 3 = 18/252 - Add the two like fractions:
392/252 + 18/252 = 392 + 18/252 = 410/252 - 410/252 simplified gives 205/126
- So, 14/9 + 6/84 = 205/126
In mixed form: 179/126
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