Add 2/7 and 45/8
1st number: 2/7, 2nd number: 5 5/8
2/7 + 45/8 is 331/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
2/7 = 2 × 8/7 × 8 = 16/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
45/8 = 45 × 7/8 × 7 = 315/56 - Add the two like fractions:
16/56 + 315/56 = 16 + 315/56 = 331/56 - So, 2/7 + 45/8 = 331/56
In mixed form: 551/56
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