Add 84/45 and 5/9
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 5/9
84/45 + 5/9 is 109/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
84/45 = 84 × 1/45 × 1 = 84/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
5/9 = 5 × 5/9 × 5 = 25/45 - Add the two like fractions:
84/45 + 25/45 = 84 + 25/45 = 109/45 - So, 84/45 + 5/9 = 109/45
In mixed form: 219/45
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