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Add 84/35 and 9/81

1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 9/81

84/35 + 9/81 is 113/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    84/35 = 84 × 81/35 × 81 = 6804/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    9/81 = 9 × 35/81 × 35 = 315/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6804/2835 + 315/2835 = 6804 + 315/2835 = 7119/2835
  5. 7119/2835 simplified gives 113/45
  6. So, 84/35 + 9/81 = 113/45
    In mixed form: 223/45

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