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Add 84/18 and 1/45

1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 1/45

84/18 + 1/45 is 211/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    84/18 = 84 × 5/18 × 5 = 420/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/90 + 2/90 = 420 + 2/90 = 422/90
  5. 422/90 simplified gives 211/45
  6. So, 84/18 + 1/45 = 211/45
    In mixed form: 431/45

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