Add 45/35 and 7/84
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 7/84
45/35 + 7/84 is 115/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
45/35 = 45 × 12/35 × 12 = 540/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
7/84 = 7 × 5/84 × 5 = 35/420 - Add the two like fractions:
540/420 + 35/420 = 540 + 35/420 = 575/420 - 575/420 simplified gives 115/84
- So, 45/35 + 7/84 = 115/84
In mixed form: 131/84
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