Add 25/9 and 3/84
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 3/84
25/9 + 3/84 is 709/252.
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,
25/9 = 25 × 28/9 × 28 = 700/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
3/84 = 3 × 3/84 × 3 = 9/252 - Add the two like fractions:
700/252 + 9/252 = 700 + 9/252 = 709/252 - So, 25/9 + 3/84 = 709/252
In mixed form: 2205/252
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