Add 8/18 and 36/45
8/18 + 36/45 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
36/45 = 36 × 2/45 × 2 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
40/90 + 72/90 = 40 + 72/90 = 112/90 - 112/90 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 8/18 + 36/45 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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