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Add 84/9 and 2/5

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

84/9 + 2/5 is 146/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    84/9 = 84 × 5/9 × 5 = 420/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    2/5 = 2 × 9/5 × 9 = 18/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/45 + 18/45 = 420 + 18/45 = 438/45
  5. 438/45 simplified gives 146/15
  6. So, 84/9 + 2/5 = 146/15
    In mixed form: 911/15

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