Add 84/36 and 5/45
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 5/45
84/36 + 5/45 is 22/9.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 20/180 = 420 + 20/180 = 440/180 - 440/180 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 84/36 + 5/45 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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