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Add 84/45 and 12/15

1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 12/15

84/45 + 12/15 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 15 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    12/15 = 12 × 3/15 × 3 = 36/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/45 + 36/45 = 84 + 36/45 = 120/45
  5. 120/45 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 84/45 + 12/15 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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