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Add 8/2 and 42/45

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 42/45

8/2 + 42/45 is 74/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    8/2 = 8 × 45/2 × 45 = 360/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/90 + 84/90 = 360 + 84/90 = 444/90
  5. 444/90 simplified gives 74/15
  6. So, 8/2 + 42/45 = 74/15
    In mixed form: 414/15

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