Add 45/84 and 45/80
45/84 + 45/80 is 123/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
45/84 = 45 × 20/84 × 20 = 900/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
45/80 = 45 × 21/80 × 21 = 945/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1680 + 945/1680 = 900 + 945/1680 = 1845/1680 - 1845/1680 simplified gives 123/112
- So, 45/84 + 45/80 = 123/112
In mixed form: 111/112
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