Add 8/45 and 24/80
8/45 + 24/80 is 43/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
8/45 = 8 × 16/45 × 16 = 128/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720 - Add the two like fractions:
128/720 + 216/720 = 128 + 216/720 = 344/720 - 344/720 simplified gives 43/90
- So, 8/45 + 24/80 = 43/90
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