Add 45/84 and 10/35
45/84 + 10/35 is 23/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
45/84 = 45 × 5/84 × 5 = 225/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
10/35 = 10 × 12/35 × 12 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
225/420 + 120/420 = 225 + 120/420 = 345/420 - 345/420 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 45/84 + 10/35 = 23/28
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