Add 8/45 and 14/36
8/45 + 14/36 is 17/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 70/180 = 32 + 70/180 = 102/180 - 102/180 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 8/45 + 14/36 = 17/30
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