Add 9/84 and 27/25, Solve 9/84 + 1 2/25 as a fraction

Add 9/84 and 27/25

1^st number: 9/84, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

9/84 + 27/25 is 831/700.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
9/84 = 9 × 25/84 × 25 = 225/2100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
27/25 = 27 × 84/25 × 84 = 2268/2100
Add the two like fractions:
225/2100 + 2268/2100 = 225 + 2268/2100 = 2493/2100
2493/2100 simplified gives 831/700
So, 9/84 + 27/25 = 831/700
In mixed form: 1131/700

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