Add 8/45 and 10/12
8/45 + 10/12 is 91/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
10/12 = 10 × 15/12 × 15 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 150/180 = 32 + 150/180 = 182/180 - 182/180 simplified gives 91/90
- So, 8/45 + 10/12 = 91/90
In mixed form: 11/90
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