Add 84/36 and 48/45
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 1 3/45
84/36 + 48/45 is 17/5.
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,
48/45 = 48 × 4/45 × 4 = 192/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 192/180 = 420 + 192/180 = 612/180 - 612/180 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 84/36 + 48/45 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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