Add 84/25 and 6/18
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 6/18
84/25 + 6/18 is 277/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
84/25 = 84 × 18/25 × 18 = 1512/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
6/18 = 6 × 25/18 × 25 = 150/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/450 + 150/450 = 1512 + 150/450 = 1662/450 - 1662/450 simplified gives 277/75
- So, 84/25 + 6/18 = 277/75
In mixed form: 352/75
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