Add 84/36 and 9/75
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 9/75
84/36 + 9/75 is 184/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
9/75 = 9 × 12/75 × 12 = 108/900 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/900 + 108/900 = 2100 + 108/900 = 2208/900 - 2208/900 simplified gives 184/75
- So, 84/36 + 9/75 = 184/75
In mixed form: 234/75
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