Add 9/18 and 54/84
9/18 + 54/84 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
9/18 = 9 × 14/18 × 14 = 126/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
54/84 = 54 × 3/84 × 3 = 162/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 162/252 = 126 + 162/252 = 288/252 - 288/252 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 9/18 + 54/84 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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