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Add 1/84 and 84/45

1st number: 1/84, 2nd number: 1 39/45

1/84 + 84/45 is 263/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    1/84 = 1 × 15/84 × 15 = 15/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    84/45 = 84 × 28/45 × 28 = 2352/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/1260 + 2352/1260 = 15 + 2352/1260 = 2367/1260
  5. 2367/1260 simplified gives 263/140
  6. So, 1/84 + 84/45 = 263/140
    In mixed form: 1123/140

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