Add 84/9 and 27/4
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 6 3/4
84/9 + 27/4 is 193/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
84/9 = 84 × 4/9 × 4 = 336/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
27/4 = 27 × 9/4 × 9 = 243/36 - Add the two like fractions:
336/36 + 243/36 = 336 + 243/36 = 579/36 - 579/36 simplified gives 193/12
- So, 84/9 + 27/4 = 193/12
In mixed form: 161/12
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