Add 3/45 and 7/8
3/45 + 7/8 is 113/120.
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,
3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
7/8 = 7 × 45/8 × 45 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
24/360 + 315/360 = 24 + 315/360 = 339/360 - 339/360 simplified gives 113/120
- So, 3/45 + 7/8 = 113/120
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