Add 18/8 and 4/45
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 4/45
18/8 + 4/45 is 421/180.
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,
18/8 = 18 × 45/8 × 45 = 810/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360 - Add the two like fractions:
810/360 + 32/360 = 810 + 32/360 = 842/360 - 842/360 simplified gives 421/180
- So, 18/8 + 4/45 = 421/180
In mixed form: 261/180
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