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Add 84/45 and 70/18

1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 3 16/18

84/45 + 70/18 is 259/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    84/45 = 84 × 2/45 × 2 = 168/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    70/18 = 70 × 5/18 × 5 = 350/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/90 + 350/90 = 168 + 350/90 = 518/90
  5. 518/90 simplified gives 259/45
  6. So, 84/45 + 70/18 = 259/45
    In mixed form: 534/45

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