Add 84/36 and 6/45
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 6/45
84/36 + 6/45 is 37/15.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 4/45 × 4 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 24/180 = 420 + 24/180 = 444/180 - 444/180 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 84/36 + 6/45 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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