Add 84/9 and 60/35, Solve 9 3/9 + 1 25/35 as a fraction

Add 84/9 and 60/35

1^st number: 9 3/9, 2^nd number: 1 25/35

84/9 + 60/35 is 232/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
84/9 = 84 × 35/9 × 35 = 2940/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
60/35 = 60 × 9/35 × 9 = 540/315
Add the two like fractions:
2940/315 + 540/315 = 2940 + 540/315 = 3480/315
3480/315 simplified gives 232/21
So, 84/9 + 60/35 = 232/21
In mixed form: 111/21

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