Add 45/18 and 6/8
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 6/8
45/18 + 6/8 is 13/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
45/18 = 45 × 4/18 × 4 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
6/8 = 6 × 9/8 × 9 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
180/72 + 54/72 = 180 + 54/72 = 234/72 - 234/72 simplified gives 13/4
- So, 45/18 + 6/8 = 13/4
In mixed form: 31/4
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