Add 45/2 and 45/8
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 5 5/8
45/2 + 45/8 is 225/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 4 = 8,
45/2 = 45 × 4/2 × 4 = 180/8 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
45/8 = 45 × 1/8 × 1 = 45/8 - Add the two like fractions:
180/8 + 45/8 = 180 + 45/8 = 225/8 - So, 45/2 + 45/8 = 225/8
In mixed form: 281/8
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