Add 45/60 and 35/84, Solve 45/60 + 35/84 as a fraction

Add 45/60 and 35/84

45/60 + 35/84 is 7/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
35/84 = 35 × 5/84 × 5 = 175/420
Add the two like fractions:
315/420 + 175/420 = 315 + 175/420 = 490/420
490/420 simplified gives 7/6
So, 45/60 + 35/84 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6

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