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Add 3/45 and 84/9

1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 9 3/9

3/45 + 84/9 is 47/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    84/9 = 84 × 5/9 × 5 = 420/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/45 + 420/45 = 3 + 420/45 = 423/45
  5. 423/45 simplified gives 47/5
  6. So, 3/45 + 84/9 = 47/5
    In mixed form: 92/5

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