Add 9/84 and 5/18
9/84 + 5/18 is 97/252.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 14/18 × 14 = 70/252 - Add the two like fractions:
27/252 + 70/252 = 27 + 70/252 = 97/252 - So, 9/84 + 5/18 = 97/252
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 18/84+5/18 9/84+10/18 9/84+5/36 27/84+5/18 9/84+15/18 9/84+5/54 45/84+5/18 9/84+25/18 9/84+5/90 63/84+5/18 9/84+35/18