Add 45/8 and 1/45
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 1/45
45/8 + 1/45 is 2033/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
45/8 = 45 × 45/8 × 45 = 2025/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/360 + 8/360 = 2025 + 8/360 = 2033/360 - So, 45/8 + 1/45 = 2033/360
In mixed form: 5233/360
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/8+1/45 45/8+2/45 45/16+1/45 45/8+1/90 45/8+3/45 45/24+1/45 45/8+5/45 45/40+1/45 45/8+7/45 45/56+1/45