Add 21/45 and 1/8
21/45 + 1/8 is 71/120.
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,
21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
1/8 = 1 × 45/8 × 45 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
168/360 + 45/360 = 168 + 45/360 = 213/360 - 213/360 simplified gives 71/120
- So, 21/45 + 1/8 = 71/120
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