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Add 18/84 and 20/9

1st number: 18/84, 2nd number: 2 2/9

18/84 + 20/9 is 307/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 9 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    18/84 = 18 × 3/84 × 3 = 54/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    20/9 = 20 × 28/9 × 28 = 560/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/252 + 560/252 = 54 + 560/252 = 614/252
  5. 614/252 simplified gives 307/126
  6. So, 18/84 + 20/9 = 307/126
    In mixed form: 255/126

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