Add 8/6 and 1/45
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 1/45
8/6 + 1/45 is 61/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
8/6 = 8 × 15/6 × 15 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 2/90 = 120 + 2/90 = 122/90 - 122/90 simplified gives 61/45
- So, 8/6 + 1/45 = 61/45
In mixed form: 116/45
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