Add 42/45 and 84/36
1st number: 42/45, 2nd number: 2 12/36
42/45 + 84/36 is 49/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Add the two like fractions:
168/180 + 420/180 = 168 + 420/180 = 588/180 - 588/180 simplified gives 49/15
- So, 42/45 + 84/36 = 49/15
In mixed form: 34/15
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