Add 8/45 and 28/6
1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 4 4/6
8/45 + 28/6 is 218/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
28/6 = 28 × 15/6 × 15 = 420/90 - Add the two like fractions:
16/90 + 420/90 = 16 + 420/90 = 436/90 - 436/90 simplified gives 218/45
- So, 8/45 + 28/6 = 218/45
In mixed form: 438/45
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