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Add 9/2 and 84/45

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 1 39/45

9/2 + 84/45 is 191/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    9/2 = 9 × 45/2 × 45 = 405/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    84/45 = 84 × 2/45 × 2 = 168/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/90 + 168/90 = 405 + 168/90 = 573/90
  5. 573/90 simplified gives 191/30
  6. So, 9/2 + 84/45 = 191/30
    In mixed form: 611/30

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