Add 25/9 and 6/84
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 6/84
25/9 + 6/84 is 359/126.
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,
6/84 = 6 × 3/84 × 3 = 18/252 - Add the two like fractions:
700/252 + 18/252 = 700 + 18/252 = 718/252 - 718/252 simplified gives 359/126
- So, 25/9 + 6/84 = 359/126
In mixed form: 2107/126
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