Add 6/8 and 3/45
6/8 + 3/45 is 49/60.
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,
6/8 = 6 × 45/8 × 45 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 24/360 = 270 + 24/360 = 294/360 - 294/360 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 6/8 + 3/45 = 49/60
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