Add 7/9 and 8/45
7/9 + 8/45 is 43/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45 - Add the two like fractions:
35/45 + 8/45 = 35 + 8/45 = 43/45 - So, 7/9 + 8/45 = 43/45
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