Add 9/84 and 15/18
9/84 + 15/18 is 79/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
9/84 = 9 × 3/84 × 3 = 27/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
15/18 = 15 × 14/18 × 14 = 210/252 - Add the two like fractions:
27/252 + 210/252 = 27 + 210/252 = 237/252 - 237/252 simplified gives 79/84
- So, 9/84 + 15/18 = 79/84
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