Add 45/8 and 7/9
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 7/9
45/8 + 7/9 is 461/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
45/8 = 45 × 9/8 × 9 = 405/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
7/9 = 7 × 8/9 × 8 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
405/72 + 56/72 = 405 + 56/72 = 461/72 - So, 45/8 + 7/9 = 461/72
In mixed form: 629/72
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