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Add 7/3 and 84/45

1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 1 39/45

7/3 + 84/45 is 21/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    7/3 = 7 × 15/3 × 15 = 105/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/45 + 84/45 = 105 + 84/45 = 189/45
  5. 189/45 simplified gives 21/5
  6. So, 7/3 + 84/45 = 21/5
    In mixed form: 41/5

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