Add 8/5 and 84/45
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 1 39/45
8/5 + 84/45 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
8/5 = 8 × 9/5 × 9 = 72/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45 - Add the two like fractions:
72/45 + 84/45 = 72 + 84/45 = 156/45 - 156/45 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 8/5 + 84/45 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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