Add 4/45 and 8/9
4/45 + 8/9 is 44/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45 - Add the two like fractions:
4/45 + 40/45 = 4 + 40/45 = 44/45 - So, 4/45 + 8/9 = 44/45
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