Add 8/45 and 4/6
8/45 + 4/6 is 38/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
4/6 = 4 × 15/6 × 15 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
16/90 + 60/90 = 16 + 60/90 = 76/90 - 76/90 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 8/45 + 4/6 = 38/45
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