Add 84/45 and 7/8
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 7/8
84/45 + 7/8 is 329/120.
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,
7/8 = 7 × 45/8 × 45 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
672/360 + 315/360 = 672 + 315/360 = 987/360 - 987/360 simplified gives 329/120
- So, 84/45 + 7/8 = 329/120
In mixed form: 289/120
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