Add 45/9 and 2/84, Solve 5 0/9 + 2/84 as a fraction

Add 45/9 and 2/84

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 2/84

45/9 + 2/84 is 211/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
45/9 = 45 × 28/9 × 28 = 1260/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252
Add the two like fractions:
1260/252 + 6/252 = 1260 + 6/252 = 1266/252
1266/252 simplified gives 211/42
So, 45/9 + 2/84 = 211/42
In mixed form: 51/42

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