Add 9/8 and 84/90
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 84/90
9/8 + 84/90 is 247/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
9/8 = 9 × 45/8 × 45 = 405/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
84/90 = 84 × 4/90 × 4 = 336/360 - Add the two like fractions:
405/360 + 336/360 = 405 + 336/360 = 741/360 - 741/360 simplified gives 247/120
- So, 9/8 + 84/90 = 247/120
In mixed form: 27/120
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