Add 84/36 and 27/45
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 27/45
84/36 + 27/45 is 44/15.
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,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 108/180 = 420 + 108/180 = 528/180 - 528/180 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 84/36 + 27/45 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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