Add 5/45 and 12/84
5/45 + 12/84 is 16/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/45 = 5 × 28/45 × 28 = 140/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
12/84 = 12 × 15/84 × 15 = 180/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
140/1260 + 180/1260 = 140 + 180/1260 = 320/1260 - 320/1260 simplified gives 16/63
- So, 5/45 + 12/84 = 16/63
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