Add 84/15 and 35/45
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 35/45
84/15 + 35/45 is 287/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
84/15 = 84 × 3/15 × 3 = 252/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
35/45 = 35 × 1/45 × 1 = 35/45 - Add the two like fractions:
252/45 + 35/45 = 252 + 35/45 = 287/45 - So, 84/15 + 35/45 = 287/45
In mixed form: 617/45
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