Add 45/54 and 35/84
45/54 + 35/84 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
45/54 = 45 × 14/54 × 14 = 630/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
35/84 = 35 × 9/84 × 9 = 315/756 - Add the two like fractions:
630/756 + 315/756 = 630 + 315/756 = 945/756 - 945/756 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 45/54 + 35/84 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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