Add 84/45 and 7/36
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 7/36
84/45 + 7/36 is 371/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Add the two like fractions:
336/180 + 35/180 = 336 + 35/180 = 371/180 - So, 84/45 + 7/36 = 371/180
In mixed form: 211/180
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