Add 84/45 and 12/21
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 12/21
84/45 + 12/21 is 256/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 21 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
84/45 = 84 × 7/45 × 7 = 588/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
12/21 = 12 × 15/21 × 15 = 180/315 - Add the two like fractions:
588/315 + 180/315 = 588 + 180/315 = 768/315 - 768/315 simplified gives 256/105
- So, 84/45 + 12/21 = 256/105
In mixed form: 246/105
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