Add 25/84 and 14/18
25/84 + 14/18 is 271/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
25/84 = 25 × 3/84 × 3 = 75/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
14/18 = 14 × 14/18 × 14 = 196/252 - Add the two like fractions:
75/252 + 196/252 = 75 + 196/252 = 271/252 - So, 25/84 + 14/18 = 271/252
In mixed form: 119/252
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