Add 84/60 and 7/45
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 7/45
84/60 + 7/45 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
7/45 = 7 × 4/45 × 4 = 28/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 28/180 = 252 + 28/180 = 280/180 - 280/180 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 84/60 + 7/45 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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