Add 9/18 and 75/84
9/18 + 75/84 is 39/28.
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,
75/84 = 75 × 3/84 × 3 = 225/252 - Add the two like fractions:
126/252 + 225/252 = 126 + 225/252 = 351/252 - 351/252 simplified gives 39/28
- So, 9/18 + 75/84 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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