Add 84/9 and 54/45
1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 1 9/45
84/9 + 54/45 is 158/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
84/9 = 84 × 5/9 × 5 = 420/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
54/45 = 54 × 1/45 × 1 = 54/45 - Add the two like fractions:
420/45 + 54/45 = 420 + 54/45 = 474/45 - 474/45 simplified gives 158/15
- So, 84/9 + 54/45 = 158/15
In mixed form: 108/15
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