Add 1/45 and 72/8
1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 9 0/8
1/45 + 72/8 is 406/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
72/8 = 72 × 45/8 × 45 = 3240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
8/360 + 3240/360 = 8 + 3240/360 = 3248/360 - 3248/360 simplified gives 406/45
- So, 1/45 + 72/8 = 406/45
In mixed form: 91/45
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