Add 5/45 and 35/8
1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 4 3/8
5/45 + 35/8 is 323/72.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
35/8 = 35 × 45/8 × 45 = 1575/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 1575/360 = 40 + 1575/360 = 1615/360 - 1615/360 simplified gives 323/72
- So, 5/45 + 35/8 = 323/72
In mixed form: 435/72
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