Add 84/9 and 24/27
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 24/27
84/9 + 24/27 is 92/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
84/9 = 84 × 3/9 × 3 = 252/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
24/27 = 24 × 1/27 × 1 = 24/27 - Add the two like fractions:
252/27 + 24/27 = 252 + 24/27 = 276/27 - 276/27 simplified gives 92/9
- So, 84/9 + 24/27 = 92/9
In mixed form: 102/9
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