Add 2/8 and 16/45
2/8 + 16/45 is 109/180.
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,
16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360 - Add the two like fractions:
90/360 + 128/360 = 90 + 128/360 = 218/360 - 218/360 simplified gives 109/180
- So, 2/8 + 16/45 = 109/180
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/8+16/45 2/8+32/45 2/16+16/45 2/8+16/90 6/8+16/45 2/8+48/45 2/24+16/45 10/8+16/45 2/8+80/45 2/40+16/45 14/8+16/45 2/56+16/45