Add 84/45 and 8/20
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 8/20
84/45 + 8/20 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
8/20 = 8 × 9/20 × 9 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
336/180 + 72/180 = 336 + 72/180 = 408/180 - 408/180 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 84/45 + 8/20 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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