Add 84/8 and 12/45
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 12/45
84/8 + 12/45 is 323/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
84/8 = 84 × 45/8 × 45 = 3780/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/360 + 96/360 = 3780 + 96/360 = 3876/360 - 3876/360 simplified gives 323/30
- So, 84/8 + 12/45 = 323/30
In mixed form: 1023/30
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