Add 45/8 and 5/45
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 5/45
45/8 + 5/45 is 413/72.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/360 + 40/360 = 2025 + 40/360 = 2065/360 - 2065/360 simplified gives 413/72
- So, 45/8 + 5/45 = 413/72
In mixed form: 553/72
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