Add 45/84 and 5/7
45/84 + 5/7 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 7 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
45/84 = 45 × 1/84 × 1 = 45/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
5/7 = 5 × 12/7 × 12 = 60/84 - Add the two like fractions:
45/84 + 60/84 = 45 + 60/84 = 105/84 - 105/84 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 45/84 + 5/7 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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