Add 18/8 and 7/45
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 7/45
18/8 + 7/45 is 433/180.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
810/360 + 56/360 = 810 + 56/360 = 866/360 - 866/360 simplified gives 433/180
- So, 18/8 + 7/45 = 433/180
In mixed form: 273/180
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