Add 84/75 and 36/45, Solve 1 9/75 + 36/45 as a fraction

Add 84/75 and 36/45

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 36/45

84/75 + 36/45 is 48/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
84/75 = 84 × 3/75 × 3 = 252/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
36/45 = 36 × 5/45 × 5 = 180/225
Add the two like fractions:
252/225 + 180/225 = 252 + 180/225 = 432/225
432/225 simplified gives 48/25
So, 84/75 + 36/45 = 48/25
In mixed form: 123/25

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