Add 84/2 and 36/45
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 36/45
84/2 + 36/45 is 214/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
84/2 = 84 × 45/2 × 45 = 3780/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/90 + 72/90 = 3780 + 72/90 = 3852/90 - 3852/90 simplified gives 214/5
- So, 84/2 + 36/45 = 214/5
In mixed form: 424/5
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