Add 45/8 and 18/15
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 1 3/15
45/8 + 18/15 is 273/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
18/15 = 18 × 8/15 × 8 = 144/120 - Add the two like fractions:
675/120 + 144/120 = 675 + 144/120 = 819/120 - 819/120 simplified gives 273/40
- So, 45/8 + 18/15 = 273/40
In mixed form: 633/40
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