Add 84/4 and 9/35
1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 9/35
84/4 + 9/35 is 744/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
84/4 = 84 × 35/4 × 35 = 2940/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
9/35 = 9 × 4/35 × 4 = 36/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/140 + 36/140 = 2940 + 36/140 = 2976/140 - 2976/140 simplified gives 744/35
- So, 84/4 + 9/35 = 744/35
In mixed form: 219/35
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