Add 84/9 and 12/75, Solve 9 3/9 + 12/75 as a fraction

Add 84/9 and 12/75

1^st number: 9 3/9, 2^nd number: 12/75

84/9 + 12/75 is 712/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
84/9 = 84 × 25/9 × 25 = 2100/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
12/75 = 12 × 3/75 × 3 = 36/225
Add the two like fractions:
2100/225 + 36/225 = 2100 + 36/225 = 2136/225
2136/225 simplified gives 712/75
So, 84/9 + 12/75 = 712/75
In mixed form: 937/75

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