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Add 24/84 and 84/9

1st number: 24/84, 2nd number: 9 3/9

24/84 + 84/9 is 202/21.

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,
    24/84 = 24 × 3/84 × 3 = 72/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    84/9 = 84 × 28/9 × 28 = 2352/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/252 + 2352/252 = 72 + 2352/252 = 2424/252
  5. 2424/252 simplified gives 202/21
  6. So, 24/84 + 84/9 = 202/21
    In mixed form: 913/21

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