Add 14/9 and 84/10
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 8 4/10
14/9 + 84/10 is 448/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
14/9 = 14 × 10/9 × 10 = 140/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
84/10 = 84 × 9/10 × 9 = 756/90 - Add the two like fractions:
140/90 + 756/90 = 140 + 756/90 = 896/90 - 896/90 simplified gives 448/45
- So, 14/9 + 84/10 = 448/45
In mixed form: 943/45
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