Add 80/84 and 9/36
80/84 + 9/36 is 101/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
80/84 = 80 × 3/84 × 3 = 240/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
9/36 = 9 × 7/36 × 7 = 63/252 - Add the two like fractions:
240/252 + 63/252 = 240 + 63/252 = 303/252 - 303/252 simplified gives 101/84
- So, 80/84 + 9/36 = 101/84
In mixed form: 117/84
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