Add 45/2 and 90/84, Solve 22 1/2 + 1 6/84 as a fraction

Add 45/2 and 90/84

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 6/84

45/2 + 90/84 is 165/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
45/2 = 45 × 42/2 × 42 = 1890/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
90/84 = 90 × 1/84 × 1 = 90/84
Add the two like fractions:
1890/84 + 90/84 = 1890 + 90/84 = 1980/84
1980/84 simplified gives 165/7
So, 45/2 + 90/84 = 165/7
In mixed form: 234/7

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