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Add 84/45 and 8/25

1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 8/25

84/45 + 8/25 is 164/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    84/45 = 84 × 5/45 × 5 = 420/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/225 + 72/225 = 420 + 72/225 = 492/225
  5. 492/225 simplified gives 164/75
  6. So, 84/45 + 8/25 = 164/75
    In mixed form: 214/75

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