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Add 6/9 and 84/45

1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 1 39/45

6/9 + 84/45 is 38/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    6/9 = 6 × 5/9 × 5 = 30/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/45 + 84/45 = 30 + 84/45 = 114/45
  5. 114/45 simplified gives 38/15
  6. So, 6/9 + 84/45 = 38/15
    In mixed form: 28/15

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