Add 2/45 and 10/8
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 2/8
2/45 + 10/8 is 233/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
10/8 = 10 × 45/8 × 45 = 450/360 - Add the two like fractions:
16/360 + 450/360 = 16 + 450/360 = 466/360 - 466/360 simplified gives 233/180
- So, 2/45 + 10/8 = 233/180
In mixed form: 153/180
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