Add 1/8 and 35/45
1/8 + 35/45 is 65/72.
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,
1/8 = 1 × 45/8 × 45 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 280/360 = 45 + 280/360 = 325/360 - 325/360 simplified gives 65/72
- So, 1/8 + 35/45 = 65/72
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