Add 14/8 and 8/45
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 8/45
14/8 + 8/45 is 347/180.
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,
14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360 - Add the two like fractions:
630/360 + 64/360 = 630 + 64/360 = 694/360 - 694/360 simplified gives 347/180
- So, 14/8 + 8/45 = 347/180
In mixed form: 1167/180
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