Add 21/45 and 84/4
1st number: 21/45, 2nd number: 21 0/4
21/45 + 84/4 is 322/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
21/45 = 21 × 4/45 × 4 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
84/4 = 84 × 45/4 × 45 = 3780/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 3780/180 = 84 + 3780/180 = 3864/180 - 3864/180 simplified gives 322/15
- So, 21/45 + 84/4 = 322/15
In mixed form: 217/15
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