Add 25/9 and 42/84, Solve 2 7/9 + 42/84 as a fraction

Add 25/9 and 42/84

1^st number: 2 7/9, 2^nd number: 42/84

25/9 + 42/84 is 59/18.

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,
42/84 = 42 × 3/84 × 3 = 126/252
Add the two like fractions:
700/252 + 126/252 = 700 + 126/252 = 826/252
826/252 simplified gives 59/18
So, 25/9 + 42/84 = 59/18
In mixed form: 35/18

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