Add 45/8 and 10/84, Solve 5 5/8 + 10/84 as a fraction

Add 45/8 and 10/84

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 10/84

45/8 + 10/84 is 965/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
45/8 = 45 × 21/8 × 21 = 945/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168
Add the two like fractions:
945/168 + 20/168 = 945 + 20/168 = 965/168
So, 45/8 + 10/84 = 965/168
In mixed form: 5125/168

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