Add 75/8 and 45/54
1st number: 9 3/8, 2nd number: 45/54
75/8 + 45/54 is 245/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
75/8 = 75 × 27/8 × 27 = 2025/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/216 + 180/216 = 2025 + 180/216 = 2205/216 - 2205/216 simplified gives 245/24
- So, 75/8 + 45/54 = 245/24
In mixed form: 105/24
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