Add 45/8 and 30/81
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 30/81
45/8 + 30/81 is 1295/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
45/8 = 45 × 81/8 × 81 = 3645/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
30/81 = 30 × 8/81 × 8 = 240/648 - Add the two like fractions:
3645/648 + 240/648 = 3645 + 240/648 = 3885/648 - 3885/648 simplified gives 1295/216
- So, 45/8 + 30/81 = 1295/216
In mixed form: 5215/216
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