Add 84/9 and 21/25, Solve 9 3/9 + 21/25 as a fraction

Add 84/9 and 21/25

1^st number: 9 3/9, 2^nd number: 21/25

84/9 + 21/25 is 763/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 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 25 × 9 = 225,
21/25 = 21 × 9/25 × 9 = 189/225
Add the two like fractions:
2100/225 + 189/225 = 2100 + 189/225 = 2289/225
2289/225 simplified gives 763/75
So, 84/9 + 21/25 = 763/75
In mixed form: 1013/75

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