Add 4/8 and 64/45
1st number: 4/8, 2nd number: 1 19/45
4/8 + 64/45 is 173/90.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 45/8 × 45 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
64/45 = 64 × 8/45 × 8 = 512/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 512/360 = 180 + 512/360 = 692/360 - 692/360 simplified gives 173/90
- So, 4/8 + 64/45 = 173/90
In mixed form: 183/90
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