Add 14/3 and 45/84
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 45/84
14/3 + 45/84 is 437/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
14/3 = 14 × 28/3 × 28 = 392/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
45/84 = 45 × 1/84 × 1 = 45/84 - Add the two like fractions:
392/84 + 45/84 = 392 + 45/84 = 437/84 - So, 14/3 + 45/84 = 437/84
In mixed form: 517/84
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