Add 14/8 and 84/45
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 1 39/45
14/8 + 84/45 is 217/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
84/45 = 84 × 8/45 × 8 = 672/360 - Add the two like fractions:
630/360 + 672/360 = 630 + 672/360 = 1302/360 - 1302/360 simplified gives 217/60
- So, 14/8 + 84/45 = 217/60
In mixed form: 337/60
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