Add 9/84 and 9/35
9/84 + 9/35 is 51/140.
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,
9/35 = 9 × 12/35 × 12 = 108/420 - Add the two like fractions:
45/420 + 108/420 = 45 + 108/420 = 153/420 - 153/420 simplified gives 51/140
- So, 9/84 + 9/35 = 51/140
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