Add 18/9 and 25/84
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 25/84
18/9 + 25/84 is 193/84.
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,
18/9 = 18 × 28/9 × 28 = 504/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
25/84 = 25 × 3/84 × 3 = 75/252 - Add the two like fractions:
504/252 + 75/252 = 504 + 75/252 = 579/252 - 579/252 simplified gives 193/84
- So, 18/9 + 25/84 = 193/84
In mixed form: 225/84
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