Add 84/90 and 9/84
84/90 + 9/84 is 437/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 84 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
84/90 = 84 × 14/90 × 14 = 1176/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
9/84 = 9 × 15/84 × 15 = 135/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/1260 + 135/1260 = 1176 + 135/1260 = 1311/1260 - 1311/1260 simplified gives 437/420
- So, 84/90 + 9/84 = 437/420
In mixed form: 117/420
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