Add 6/45 and 5/84
6/45 + 5/84 is 27/140.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 28/45 × 28 = 168/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
5/84 = 5 × 15/84 × 15 = 75/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
168/1260 + 75/1260 = 168 + 75/1260 = 243/1260 - 243/1260 simplified gives 27/140
- So, 6/45 + 5/84 = 27/140
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