Add 45/50 and 45/8
1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 5 5/8
45/50 + 45/8 is 261/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
45/50 = 45 × 4/50 × 4 = 180/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
45/8 = 45 × 25/8 × 25 = 1125/200 - Add the two like fractions:
180/200 + 1125/200 = 180 + 1125/200 = 1305/200 - 1305/200 simplified gives 261/40
- So, 45/50 + 45/8 = 261/40
In mixed form: 621/40
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