Add 84/2 and 6/45
1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 6/45
84/2 + 6/45 is 632/15.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 2/45 × 2 = 12/90 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/90 + 12/90 = 3780 + 12/90 = 3792/90 - 3792/90 simplified gives 632/15
- So, 84/2 + 6/45 = 632/15
In mixed form: 422/15
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