Add 45/10 and 6/8
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 6/8
45/10 + 6/8 is 21/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
45/10 = 45 × 4/10 × 4 = 180/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
6/8 = 6 × 5/8 × 5 = 30/40 - Add the two like fractions:
180/40 + 30/40 = 180 + 30/40 = 210/40 - 210/40 simplified gives 21/4
- So, 45/10 + 6/8 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4
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