Add 2/8 and 14/45
2/8 + 14/45 is 101/180.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 112/360 = 90 + 112/360 = 202/360 - 202/360 simplified gives 101/180
- So, 2/8 + 14/45 = 101/180
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