Add 14/9 and 84/4, Solve 1 5/9 + 21 0/4 as a fraction

Add 14/9 and 84/4

1^st number: 1 5/9, 2^nd number: 21 0/4

14/9 + 84/4 is 203/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
14/9 = 14 × 4/9 × 4 = 56/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
84/4 = 84 × 9/4 × 9 = 756/36
Add the two like fractions:
56/36 + 756/36 = 56 + 756/36 = 812/36
812/36 simplified gives 203/9
So, 14/9 + 84/4 = 203/9
In mixed form: 225/9

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