Add 60/8 and 80/45
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 1 35/45
60/8 + 80/45 is 167/18.
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,
60/8 = 60 × 45/8 × 45 = 2700/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
80/45 = 80 × 8/45 × 8 = 640/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/360 + 640/360 = 2700 + 640/360 = 3340/360 - 3340/360 simplified gives 167/18
- So, 60/8 + 80/45 = 167/18
In mixed form: 95/18
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