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Add 72/9 and 35/84

1st number: 8 0/9, 2nd number: 35/84

72/9 + 35/84 is 101/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    72/9 = 72 × 28/9 × 28 = 2016/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    35/84 = 35 × 3/84 × 3 = 105/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/252 + 105/252 = 2016 + 105/252 = 2121/252
  5. 2121/252 simplified gives 101/12
  6. So, 72/9 + 35/84 = 101/12
    In mixed form: 85/12

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