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Add 4/45 and 84/5

1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 16 4/5

4/45 + 84/5 is 152/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 5 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    84/5 = 84 × 9/5 × 9 = 756/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/45 + 756/45 = 4 + 756/45 = 760/45
  5. 760/45 simplified gives 152/9
  6. So, 4/45 + 84/5 = 152/9
    In mixed form: 168/9

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