Add 8/2 and 80/45
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 1 35/45
8/2 + 80/45 is 52/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
8/2 = 8 × 45/2 × 45 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
80/45 = 80 × 2/45 × 2 = 160/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 160/90 = 360 + 160/90 = 520/90 - 520/90 simplified gives 52/9
- So, 8/2 + 80/45 = 52/9
In mixed form: 57/9
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