Add 5/45 and 5/8
5/45 + 5/8 is 53/72.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 45/8 × 45 = 225/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 225/360 = 40 + 225/360 = 265/360 - 265/360 simplified gives 53/72
- So, 5/45 + 5/8 = 53/72
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/45+5/8 5/45+10/8 5/90+5/8 5/45+5/16 15/45+5/8 5/45+15/8 5/45+5/24 25/45+5/8 5/45+25/8 5/45+5/40 35/45+5/8 5/45+35/8 5/45+5/56