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Add 45/84 and 45/35

1st number: 45/84, 2nd number: 1 10/35

45/84 + 45/35 is 51/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    45/84 = 45 × 5/84 × 5 = 225/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    45/35 = 45 × 12/35 × 12 = 540/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/420 + 540/420 = 225 + 540/420 = 765/420
  5. 765/420 simplified gives 51/28
  6. So, 45/84 + 45/35 = 51/28
    In mixed form: 123/28

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