Add 5/84 and 35/9
1st number: 5/84, 2nd number: 3 8/9
5/84 + 35/9 is 995/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
5/84 = 5 × 3/84 × 3 = 15/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
35/9 = 35 × 28/9 × 28 = 980/252 - Add the two like fractions:
15/252 + 980/252 = 15 + 980/252 = 995/252 - So, 5/84 + 35/9 = 995/252
In mixed form: 3239/252
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