Add 49/35 and 9/84
1st number: 1 14/35, 2nd number: 9/84
49/35 + 9/84 is 211/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
49/35 = 49 × 12/35 × 12 = 588/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
9/84 = 9 × 5/84 × 5 = 45/420 - Add the two like fractions:
588/420 + 45/420 = 588 + 45/420 = 633/420 - 633/420 simplified gives 211/140
- So, 49/35 + 9/84 = 211/140
In mixed form: 171/140
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