Add 1/8 and 9/45
1/8 + 9/45 is 13/40.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 8/45 × 8 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 72/360 = 45 + 72/360 = 117/360 - 117/360 simplified gives 13/40
- So, 1/8 + 9/45 = 13/40
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