Add 70/8 and 4/45
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 4/45
70/8 + 4/45 is 1591/180.
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,
70/8 = 70 × 45/8 × 45 = 3150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360 - Add the two like fractions:
3150/360 + 32/360 = 3150 + 32/360 = 3182/360 - 3182/360 simplified gives 1591/180
- So, 70/8 + 4/45 = 1591/180
In mixed form: 8151/180
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