Add 1/8 and 15/45
1/8 + 15/45 is 11/24.
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,
1/8 = 1 × 45/8 × 45 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 120/360 = 45 + 120/360 = 165/360 - 165/360 simplified gives 11/24
- So, 1/8 + 15/45 = 11/24
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