Add 9/84 and 6/18
9/84 + 6/18 is 37/84.
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,
6/18 = 6 × 14/18 × 14 = 84/252 - Add the two like fractions:
27/252 + 84/252 = 27 + 84/252 = 111/252 - 111/252 simplified gives 37/84
- So, 9/84 + 6/18 = 37/84
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