Add 12/84 and 2/45
12/84 + 2/45 is 59/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
12/84 = 12 × 15/84 × 15 = 180/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
2/45 = 2 × 28/45 × 28 = 56/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1260 + 56/1260 = 180 + 56/1260 = 236/1260 - 236/1260 simplified gives 59/315
- So, 12/84 + 2/45 = 59/315
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