Add 7/8 and 5/45
7/8 + 5/45 is 71/72.
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,
7/8 = 7 × 45/8 × 45 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
315/360 + 40/360 = 315 + 40/360 = 355/360 - 355/360 simplified gives 71/72
- So, 7/8 + 5/45 = 71/72
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