Add 84/35 and 3/45
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 3/45
84/35 + 3/45 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
84/35 = 84 × 9/35 × 9 = 756/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
3/45 = 3 × 7/45 × 7 = 21/315 - Add the two like fractions:
756/315 + 21/315 = 756 + 21/315 = 777/315 - 777/315 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 84/35 + 3/45 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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