Add 18/9 and 10/84, Solve 2 0/9 + 10/84 as a fraction

Add 18/9 and 10/84

1^st number: 2 0/9, 2^nd number: 10/84

18/9 + 10/84 is 89/42.

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,
18/9 = 18 × 28/9 × 28 = 504/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
10/84 = 10 × 3/84 × 3 = 30/252
Add the two like fractions:
504/252 + 30/252 = 504 + 30/252 = 534/252
534/252 simplified gives 89/42
So, 18/9 + 10/84 = 89/42
In mixed form: 25/42

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