Add 49/45 and 1/84, Solve 1 4/45 + 1/84 as a fraction

Add 49/45 and 1/84

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 1/84

49/45 + 1/84 is 1387/1260.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 84 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
49/45 = 49 × 28/45 × 28 = 1372/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
1/84 = 1 × 15/84 × 15 = 15/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1372/1260 + 15/1260 = 1372 + 15/1260 = 1387/1260
So, 49/45 + 1/84 = 1387/1260
In mixed form: 1127/1260

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