Add 2/45 and 56/8
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 7 0/8
2/45 + 56/8 is 317/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
56/8 = 56 × 45/8 × 45 = 2520/360 - Add the two like fractions:
16/360 + 2520/360 = 16 + 2520/360 = 2536/360 - 2536/360 simplified gives 317/45
- So, 2/45 + 56/8 = 317/45
In mixed form: 72/45
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