Add 8/9 and 45/84, Solve 8/9 + 45/84 as a fraction

Add 8/9 and 45/84

8/9 + 45/84 is 359/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
8/9 = 8 × 28/9 × 28 = 224/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
45/84 = 45 × 3/84 × 3 = 135/252
Add the two like fractions:
224/252 + 135/252 = 224 + 135/252 = 359/252
So, 8/9 + 45/84 = 359/252
In mixed form: 1107/252

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