Add 8/2 and 7/45
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 7/45
8/2 + 7/45 is 187/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
8/2 = 8 × 45/2 × 45 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 14/90 = 360 + 14/90 = 374/90 - 374/90 simplified gives 187/45
- So, 8/2 + 7/45 = 187/45
In mixed form: 47/45
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