Add 50/8 and 3/45
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 3/45
50/8 + 3/45 is 379/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
50/8 = 50 × 45/8 × 45 = 2250/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/360 + 24/360 = 2250 + 24/360 = 2274/360 - 2274/360 simplified gives 379/60
- So, 50/8 + 3/45 = 379/60
In mixed form: 619/60
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