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

Add 84/9 and 60/84

1^st number: 9 3/9, 2^nd number: 60/84

84/9 + 60/84 is 211/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
84/9 = 84 × 28/9 × 28 = 2352/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
60/84 = 60 × 3/84 × 3 = 180/252
Add the two like fractions:
2352/252 + 180/252 = 2352 + 180/252 = 2532/252
2532/252 simplified gives 211/21
So, 84/9 + 60/84 = 211/21
In mixed form: 101/21

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