Add 45/84 and 7/15
45/84 + 7/15 is 421/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 15 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 15 × 28 = 420,
7/15 = 7 × 28/15 × 28 = 196/420 - Add the two like fractions:
225/420 + 196/420 = 225 + 196/420 = 421/420 - So, 45/84 + 7/15 = 421/420
In mixed form: 11/420
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