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Add 42/8 and 36/45

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 36/45

42/8 + 36/45 is 121/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    36/45 = 36 × 8/45 × 8 = 288/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/360 + 288/360 = 1890 + 288/360 = 2178/360
  5. 2178/360 simplified gives 121/20
  6. So, 42/8 + 36/45 = 121/20
    In mixed form: 61/20

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