Add 45/84 and 6/9
45/84 + 6/9 is 101/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
45/84 = 45 × 3/84 × 3 = 135/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
6/9 = 6 × 28/9 × 28 = 168/252 - Add the two like fractions:
135/252 + 168/252 = 135 + 168/252 = 303/252 - 303/252 simplified gives 101/84
- So, 45/84 + 6/9 = 101/84
In mixed form: 117/84
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