Add 72/45 and 5/84
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 5/84
72/45 + 5/84 is 697/420.
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,
72/45 = 72 × 28/45 × 28 = 2016/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
5/84 = 5 × 15/84 × 15 = 75/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2016/1260 + 75/1260 = 2016 + 75/1260 = 2091/1260 - 2091/1260 simplified gives 697/420
- So, 72/45 + 5/84 = 697/420
In mixed form: 1277/420
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