Add 42/45 and 14/8
1st number: 42/45, 2nd number: 1 6/8
42/45 + 14/8 is 161/60.
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,
42/45 = 42 × 8/45 × 8 = 336/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360 - Add the two like fractions:
336/360 + 630/360 = 336 + 630/360 = 966/360 - 966/360 simplified gives 161/60
- So, 42/45 + 14/8 = 161/60
In mixed form: 241/60
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