Add 2/45 and 8/4
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 2 0/4
2/45 + 8/4 is 92/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
8/4 = 8 × 45/4 × 45 = 360/180 - Add the two like fractions:
8/180 + 360/180 = 8 + 360/180 = 368/180 - 368/180 simplified gives 92/45
- So, 2/45 + 8/4 = 92/45
In mixed form: 22/45
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