Add 2/45 and 70/8
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 8 6/8
2/45 + 70/8 is 1583/180.
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,
70/8 = 70 × 45/8 × 45 = 3150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
16/360 + 3150/360 = 16 + 3150/360 = 3166/360 - 3166/360 simplified gives 1583/180
- So, 2/45 + 70/8 = 1583/180
In mixed form: 8143/180
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