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Add 8/45 and 45/35

1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 1 10/35

8/45 + 45/35 is 461/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    8/45 = 8 × 7/45 × 7 = 56/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    45/35 = 45 × 9/35 × 9 = 405/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/315 + 405/315 = 56 + 405/315 = 461/315
  5. So, 8/45 + 45/35 = 461/315
    In mixed form: 1146/315

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