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Add 84/20 and 16/45

1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 16/45

84/20 + 16/45 is 41/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
    16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/180 + 64/180 = 756 + 64/180 = 820/180
  5. 820/180 simplified gives 41/9
  6. So, 84/20 + 16/45 = 41/9
    In mixed form: 45/9

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