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Add 6/84 and 9/28

6/84 + 9/28 is 11/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    6/84 = 6 × 1/84 × 1 = 6/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/84 + 27/84 = 6 + 27/84 = 33/84
  5. 33/84 simplified gives 11/28
  6. So, 6/84 + 9/28 = 11/28

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