Add 84/63 and 8/45
1st number: 1 21/63, 2nd number: 8/45
84/63 + 8/45 is 68/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
84/63 = 84 × 5/63 × 5 = 420/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
8/45 = 8 × 7/45 × 7 = 56/315 - Add the two like fractions:
420/315 + 56/315 = 420 + 56/315 = 476/315 - 476/315 simplified gives 68/45
- So, 84/63 + 8/45 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45
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