Add 84/24 and 6/45
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 6/45
84/24 + 6/45 is 109/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
84/24 = 84 × 15/24 × 15 = 1260/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/360 + 48/360 = 1260 + 48/360 = 1308/360 - 1308/360 simplified gives 109/30
- So, 84/24 + 6/45 = 109/30
In mixed form: 319/30
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