Add 5/25 and 9/84
5/25 + 9/84 is 43/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
5/25 = 5 × 84/25 × 84 = 420/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
9/84 = 9 × 25/84 × 25 = 225/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
420/2100 + 225/2100 = 420 + 225/2100 = 645/2100 - 645/2100 simplified gives 43/140
- So, 5/25 + 9/84 = 43/140
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