Add 75/45 and 18/8
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 2 2/8
75/45 + 18/8 is 47/12.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
18/8 = 18 × 45/8 × 45 = 810/360 - Add the two like fractions:
600/360 + 810/360 = 600 + 810/360 = 1410/360 - 1410/360 simplified gives 47/12
- So, 75/45 + 18/8 = 47/12
In mixed form: 311/12
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