Add 10/8 and 75/45
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 1 30/45
10/8 + 75/45 is 35/12.
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,
10/8 = 10 × 45/8 × 45 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360 - Add the two like fractions:
450/360 + 600/360 = 450 + 600/360 = 1050/360 - 1050/360 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 10/8 + 75/45 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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