Add 84/9 and 5/4
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 1 1/4
84/9 + 5/4 is 127/12.
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,
5/4 = 5 × 9/4 × 9 = 45/36 - Add the two like fractions:
336/36 + 45/36 = 336 + 45/36 = 381/36 - 381/36 simplified gives 127/12
- So, 84/9 + 5/4 = 127/12
In mixed form: 107/12
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