Add 8/28 and 8/45
8/28 + 8/45 is 146/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
8/28 = 8 × 45/28 × 45 = 360/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
8/45 = 8 × 28/45 × 28 = 224/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1260 + 224/1260 = 360 + 224/1260 = 584/1260 - 584/1260 simplified gives 146/315
- So, 8/28 + 8/45 = 146/315
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