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Add 90/84 and 9/25

1st number: 1 6/84, 2nd number: 9/25

90/84 + 9/25 is 501/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    90/84 = 90 × 25/84 × 25 = 2250/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
    9/25 = 9 × 84/25 × 84 = 756/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/2100 + 756/2100 = 2250 + 756/2100 = 3006/2100
  5. 3006/2100 simplified gives 501/350
  6. So, 90/84 + 9/25 = 501/350
    In mixed form: 1151/350

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