Add 45/70 and 60/84
45/70 + 60/84 is 19/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
45/70 = 45 × 6/70 × 6 = 270/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
60/84 = 60 × 5/84 × 5 = 300/420 - Add the two like fractions:
270/420 + 300/420 = 270 + 300/420 = 570/420 - 570/420 simplified gives 19/14
- So, 45/70 + 60/84 = 19/14
In mixed form: 15/14
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