Add 70/45 and 48/8
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 6 0/8
70/45 + 48/8 is 68/9.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
48/8 = 48 × 45/8 × 45 = 2160/360 - Add the two like fractions:
560/360 + 2160/360 = 560 + 2160/360 = 2720/360 - 2720/360 simplified gives 68/9
- So, 70/45 + 48/8 = 68/9
In mixed form: 75/9
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