Add 84/45 and 5/56
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 5/56
84/45 + 5/56 is 1643/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
84/45 = 84 × 56/45 × 56 = 4704/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
5/56 = 5 × 45/56 × 45 = 225/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
4704/2520 + 225/2520 = 4704 + 225/2520 = 4929/2520 - 4929/2520 simplified gives 1643/840
- So, 84/45 + 5/56 = 1643/840
In mixed form: 1803/840
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