Add 84/8 and 18/45
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 18/45
84/8 + 18/45 is 109/10.
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,
18/45 = 18 × 8/45 × 8 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/360 + 144/360 = 3780 + 144/360 = 3924/360 - 3924/360 simplified gives 109/10
- So, 84/8 + 18/45 = 109/10
In mixed form: 109/10
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