Add 4/45 and 75/8
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 9 3/8
4/45 + 75/8 is 3407/360.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
75/8 = 75 × 45/8 × 45 = 3375/360 - Add the two like fractions:
32/360 + 3375/360 = 32 + 3375/360 = 3407/360 - So, 4/45 + 75/8 = 3407/360
In mixed form: 9167/360
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