Add 84/12 and 96/45
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 2 6/45
84/12 + 96/45 is 137/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
84/12 = 84 × 15/12 × 15 = 1260/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/180 + 384/180 = 1260 + 384/180 = 1644/180 - 1644/180 simplified gives 137/15
- So, 84/12 + 96/45 = 137/15
In mixed form: 92/15
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