Add 2/45 and 54/8
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 6 6/8
2/45 + 54/8 is 1223/180.
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,
54/8 = 54 × 45/8 × 45 = 2430/360 - Add the two like fractions:
16/360 + 2430/360 = 16 + 2430/360 = 2446/360 - 2446/360 simplified gives 1223/180
- So, 2/45 + 54/8 = 1223/180
In mixed form: 6143/180
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