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Add 6/45 and 21/8

1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 2 5/8

6/45 + 21/8 is 331/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    21/8 = 21 × 45/8 × 45 = 945/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/360 + 945/360 = 48 + 945/360 = 993/360
  5. 993/360 simplified gives 331/120
  6. So, 6/45 + 21/8 = 331/120
    In mixed form: 291/120

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