Add 54/45 and 40/8
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 5 0/8
54/45 + 40/8 is 31/5.
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,
54/45 = 54 × 8/45 × 8 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360 - Add the two like fractions:
432/360 + 1800/360 = 432 + 1800/360 = 2232/360 - 2232/360 simplified gives 31/5
- So, 54/45 + 40/8 = 31/5
In mixed form: 61/5
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