Add 35/4 and 21/45
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 21/45
35/4 + 21/45 is 553/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
35/4 = 35 × 45/4 × 45 = 1575/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/180 + 84/180 = 1575 + 84/180 = 1659/180 - 1659/180 simplified gives 553/60
- So, 35/4 + 21/45 = 553/60
In mixed form: 913/60
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