Add 10/84 and 5/45
10/84 + 5/45 is 29/126.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 28/45 × 28 = 140/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1260 + 140/1260 = 150 + 140/1260 = 290/1260 - 290/1260 simplified gives 29/126
- So, 10/84 + 5/45 = 29/126
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