Add 21/5 and 9/84
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 9/84
21/5 + 9/84 is 603/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
21/5 = 21 × 84/5 × 84 = 1764/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
9/84 = 9 × 5/84 × 5 = 45/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/420 + 45/420 = 1764 + 45/420 = 1809/420 - 1809/420 simplified gives 603/140
- So, 21/5 + 9/84 = 603/140
In mixed form: 443/140
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