Add 84/45 and 4/75, Solve 1 39/45 + 4/75 as a fraction

Add 84/45 and 4/75

1^st number: 1 39/45, 2^nd number: 4/75

84/45 + 4/75 is 48/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
84/45 = 84 × 5/45 × 5 = 420/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
4/75 = 4 × 3/75 × 3 = 12/225
Add the two like fractions:
420/225 + 12/225 = 420 + 12/225 = 432/225
432/225 simplified gives 48/25
So, 84/45 + 4/75 = 48/25
In mixed form: 123/25

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