Add 84/45 and 4/8
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 4/8
84/45 + 4/8 is 71/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
84/45 = 84 × 8/45 × 8 = 672/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
4/8 = 4 × 45/8 × 45 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
672/360 + 180/360 = 672 + 180/360 = 852/360 - 852/360 simplified gives 71/30
- So, 84/45 + 4/8 = 71/30
In mixed form: 211/30
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