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Add 84/20 and 16/18

1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 16/18

84/20 + 16/18 is 229/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    84/20 = 84 × 9/20 × 9 = 756/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    16/18 = 16 × 10/18 × 10 = 160/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/180 + 160/180 = 756 + 160/180 = 916/180
  5. 916/180 simplified gives 229/45
  6. So, 84/20 + 16/18 = 229/45
    In mixed form: 54/45

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