Add 49/45 and 6/8
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 6/8
49/45 + 6/8 is 331/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
6/8 = 6 × 45/8 × 45 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
392/360 + 270/360 = 392 + 270/360 = 662/360 - 662/360 simplified gives 331/180
- So, 49/45 + 6/8 = 331/180
In mixed form: 1151/180
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