Add 3/8 and 18/45
3/8 + 18/45 is 31/40.
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,
3/8 = 3 × 45/8 × 45 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
18/45 = 18 × 8/45 × 8 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 144/360 = 135 + 144/360 = 279/360 - 279/360 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 3/8 + 18/45 = 31/40
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