Add 45/60 and 84/36
1st number: 45/60, 2nd number: 2 12/36
45/60 + 84/36 is 37/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 420/180 = 135 + 420/180 = 555/180 - 555/180 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 45/60 + 84/36 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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