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Add 42/45 and 9/8

1st number: 42/45, 2nd number: 1 1/8

42/45 + 9/8 is 247/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    42/45 = 42 × 8/45 × 8 = 336/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    9/8 = 9 × 45/8 × 45 = 405/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/360 + 405/360 = 336 + 405/360 = 741/360
  5. 741/360 simplified gives 247/120
  6. So, 42/45 + 9/8 = 247/120
    In mixed form: 27/120

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