Add 70/45 and 5/84, Solve 1 25/45 + 5/84 as a fraction

Add 70/45 and 5/84

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 5/84

70/45 + 5/84 is 407/252.

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,
70/45 = 70 × 28/45 × 28 = 1960/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
5/84 = 5 × 15/84 × 15 = 75/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1960/1260 + 75/1260 = 1960 + 75/1260 = 2035/1260
2035/1260 simplified gives 407/252
So, 70/45 + 5/84 = 407/252
In mixed form: 1155/252

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