Add 45/84 and 5/10
45/84 + 5/10 is 29/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 10 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 10 × 42 = 420,
5/10 = 5 × 42/10 × 42 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
225/420 + 210/420 = 225 + 210/420 = 435/420 - 435/420 simplified gives 29/28
- So, 45/84 + 5/10 = 29/28
In mixed form: 11/28
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