Add 6/9 and 70/84
6/9 + 70/84 is 3/2.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 28/9 × 28 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
70/84 = 70 × 3/84 × 3 = 210/252 - Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 210/252 = 168 + 210/252 = 378/252 - 378/252 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 6/9 + 70/84 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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