Add 5/12 and 45/84
5/12 + 45/84 is 20/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
45/84 = 45 × 1/84 × 1 = 45/84 - Add the two like fractions:
35/84 + 45/84 = 35 + 45/84 = 80/84 - 80/84 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 5/12 + 45/84 = 20/21
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