Add 84/36 and 14/45
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 14/45
84/36 + 14/45 is 119/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 56/180 = 420 + 56/180 = 476/180 - 476/180 simplified gives 119/45
- So, 84/36 + 14/45 = 119/45
In mixed form: 229/45
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