Add 9/8 and 10/84
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 10/84
9/8 + 10/84 is 209/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
9/8 = 9 × 21/8 × 21 = 189/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168 - Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 20/168 = 189 + 20/168 = 209/168 - So, 9/8 + 10/84 = 209/168
In mixed form: 141/168
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