Add 4/8 and 2/45
4/8 + 2/45 is 49/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
4/8 = 4 × 45/8 × 45 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 16/360 = 180 + 16/360 = 196/360 - 196/360 simplified gives 49/90
- So, 4/8 + 2/45 = 49/90
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