Add 84/64 and 45/84
1st number: 1 20/64, 2nd number: 45/84
84/64 + 45/84 is 207/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
84/64 = 84 × 21/64 × 21 = 1764/1344 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
45/84 = 45 × 16/84 × 16 = 720/1344 - Add the two like fractions:
1764/1344 + 720/1344 = 1764 + 720/1344 = 2484/1344 - 2484/1344 simplified gives 207/112
- So, 84/64 + 45/84 = 207/112
In mixed form: 195/112
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