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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
    84/64 = 84 × 21/64 × 21 = 1764/1344
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
    45/84 = 45 × 16/84 × 16 = 720/1344
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/1344 + 720/1344 = 1764 + 720/1344 = 2484/1344
  5. 2484/1344 simplified gives 207/112
  6. So, 84/64 + 45/84 = 207/112
    In mixed form: 195/112

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