Add 45/25 and 20/84
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 20/84
45/25 + 20/84 is 214/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
45/25 = 45 × 84/25 × 84 = 3780/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
20/84 = 20 × 25/84 × 25 = 500/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/2100 + 500/2100 = 3780 + 500/2100 = 4280/2100 - 4280/2100 simplified gives 214/105
- So, 45/25 + 20/84 = 214/105
In mixed form: 24/105
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