Add 84/10 and 45/72
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 45/72
84/10 + 45/72 is 361/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
84/10 = 84 × 36/10 × 36 = 3024/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/360 + 225/360 = 3024 + 225/360 = 3249/360 - 3249/360 simplified gives 361/40
- So, 84/10 + 45/72 = 361/40
In mixed form: 91/40
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