Add 75/8 and 7/45
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 7/45
75/8 + 7/45 is 3431/360.
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,
75/8 = 75 × 45/8 × 45 = 3375/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3375/360 + 56/360 = 3375 + 56/360 = 3431/360 - So, 75/8 + 7/45 = 3431/360
In mixed form: 9191/360
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