Add 45/60 and 8/18
45/60 + 8/18 is 43/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
8/18 = 8 × 10/18 × 10 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 80/180 = 135 + 80/180 = 215/180 - 215/180 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 45/60 + 8/18 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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