Add 10/84 and 42/45
10/84 + 42/45 is 221/210.
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,
10/84 = 10 × 15/84 × 15 = 150/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
42/45 = 42 × 28/45 × 28 = 1176/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1260 + 1176/1260 = 150 + 1176/1260 = 1326/1260 - 1326/1260 simplified gives 221/210
- So, 10/84 + 42/45 = 221/210
In mixed form: 111/210
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