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Add 84/5 and 12/9

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 1 3/9

84/5 + 12/9 is 272/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    84/5 = 84 × 9/5 × 9 = 756/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    12/9 = 12 × 5/9 × 5 = 60/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/45 + 60/45 = 756 + 60/45 = 816/45
  5. 816/45 simplified gives 272/15
  6. So, 84/5 + 12/9 = 272/15
    In mixed form: 182/15

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