Add 84/45 and 54/72
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 54/72
84/45 + 54/72 is 157/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 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 72 × 5 = 360,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
672/360 + 270/360 = 672 + 270/360 = 942/360 - 942/360 simplified gives 157/60
- So, 84/45 + 54/72 = 157/60
In mixed form: 237/60
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