Add 84/45 and 12/28
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 12/28
84/45 + 12/28 is 241/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
84/45 = 84 × 28/45 × 28 = 2352/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
12/28 = 12 × 45/28 × 45 = 540/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2352/1260 + 540/1260 = 2352 + 540/1260 = 2892/1260 - 2892/1260 simplified gives 241/105
- So, 84/45 + 12/28 = 241/105
In mixed form: 231/105
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