Add 72/84 and 9/20
72/84 + 9/20 is 183/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 20 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
72/84 = 72 × 5/84 × 5 = 360/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
9/20 = 9 × 21/20 × 21 = 189/420 - Add the two like fractions:
360/420 + 189/420 = 360 + 189/420 = 549/420 - 549/420 simplified gives 183/140
- So, 72/84 + 9/20 = 183/140
In mixed form: 143/140
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