Add 2/45 and 27/84
2/45 + 27/84 is 461/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
2/45 = 2 × 28/45 × 28 = 56/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
27/84 = 27 × 15/84 × 15 = 405/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
56/1260 + 405/1260 = 56 + 405/1260 = 461/1260 - So, 2/45 + 27/84 = 461/1260
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