Add 84/9 and 9/6
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 1 3/6
84/9 + 9/6 is 65/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
84/9 = 84 × 2/9 × 2 = 168/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
9/6 = 9 × 3/6 × 3 = 27/18 - Add the two like fractions:
168/18 + 27/18 = 168 + 27/18 = 195/18 - 195/18 simplified gives 65/6
- So, 84/9 + 9/6 = 65/6
In mixed form: 105/6
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