Add 42/8 and 6/45
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 6/45
42/8 + 6/45 is 323/60.
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,
42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/360 + 48/360 = 1890 + 48/360 = 1938/360 - 1938/360 simplified gives 323/60
- So, 42/8 + 6/45 = 323/60
In mixed form: 523/60
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