Add 84/36 and 2/9
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 2/9
84/36 + 2/9 is 23/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
84/36 = 84 × 1/36 × 1 = 84/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
2/9 = 2 × 4/9 × 4 = 8/36 - Add the two like fractions:
84/36 + 8/36 = 84 + 8/36 = 92/36 - 92/36 simplified gives 23/9
- So, 84/36 + 2/9 = 23/9
In mixed form: 25/9
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