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Add 84/14 and 84/45

1st number: 6 0/14, 2nd number: 1 39/45

84/14 + 84/45 is 118/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    84/14 = 84 × 45/14 × 45 = 3780/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    84/45 = 84 × 14/45 × 14 = 1176/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/630 + 1176/630 = 3780 + 1176/630 = 4956/630
  5. 4956/630 simplified gives 118/15
  6. So, 84/14 + 84/45 = 118/15
    In mixed form: 713/15

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