Add 49/45 and 63/8
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 7 7/8
49/45 + 63/8 is 3227/360.
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,
63/8 = 63 × 45/8 × 45 = 2835/360 - Add the two like fractions:
392/360 + 2835/360 = 392 + 2835/360 = 3227/360 - So, 49/45 + 63/8 = 3227/360
In mixed form: 8347/360
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