Add 9/84 and 18/35
9/84 + 18/35 is 87/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
9/84 = 9 × 5/84 × 5 = 45/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
18/35 = 18 × 12/35 × 12 = 216/420 - Add the two like fractions:
45/420 + 216/420 = 45 + 216/420 = 261/420 - 261/420 simplified gives 87/140
- So, 9/84 + 18/35 = 87/140
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