Add 6/45 and 3/8
6/45 + 3/8 is 61/120.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
3/8 = 3 × 45/8 × 45 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 135/360 = 48 + 135/360 = 183/360 - 183/360 simplified gives 61/120
- So, 6/45 + 3/8 = 61/120
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