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Add 18/9 and 5/84

1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 5/84

18/9 + 5/84 is 173/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    18/9 = 18 × 28/9 × 28 = 504/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    5/84 = 5 × 3/84 × 3 = 15/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/252 + 15/252 = 504 + 15/252 = 519/252
  5. 519/252 simplified gives 173/84
  6. So, 18/9 + 5/84 = 173/84
    In mixed form: 25/84

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