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Add 2/45 and 9/84

2/45 + 9/84 is 191/1260.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    2/45 = 2 × 28/45 × 28 = 56/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    9/84 = 9 × 15/84 × 15 = 135/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/1260 + 135/1260 = 56 + 135/1260 = 191/1260
  5. So, 2/45 + 9/84 = 191/1260

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