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Add 5/4 and 84/45

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 1 39/45

5/4 + 84/45 is 187/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    5/4 = 5 × 45/4 × 45 = 225/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/180 + 336/180 = 225 + 336/180 = 561/180
  5. 561/180 simplified gives 187/60
  6. So, 5/4 + 84/45 = 187/60
    In mixed form: 37/60

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