Add 45/72 and 5/84
45/72 + 5/84 is 115/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
45/72 = 45 × 7/72 × 7 = 315/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
5/84 = 5 × 6/84 × 6 = 30/504 - Add the two like fractions:
315/504 + 30/504 = 315 + 30/504 = 345/504 - 345/504 simplified gives 115/168
- So, 45/72 + 5/84 = 115/168
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