Add 7/9 and 18/84
7/9 + 18/84 is 125/126.
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,
7/9 = 7 × 28/9 × 28 = 196/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
18/84 = 18 × 3/84 × 3 = 54/252 - Add the two like fractions:
196/252 + 54/252 = 196 + 54/252 = 250/252 - 250/252 simplified gives 125/126
- So, 7/9 + 18/84 = 125/126
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