Add 7/45 and 9/8
1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 1 1/8
7/45 + 9/8 is 461/360.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
9/8 = 9 × 45/8 × 45 = 405/360 - Add the two like fractions:
56/360 + 405/360 = 56 + 405/360 = 461/360 - So, 7/45 + 9/8 = 461/360
In mixed form: 1101/360
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