Add 8/45 and 45/7, Solve 8/45 + 6 3/7 as a fraction

Add 8/45 and 45/7

1^st number: 8/45, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

8/45 + 45/7 is 2081/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
8/45 = 8 × 7/45 × 7 = 56/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
45/7 = 45 × 45/7 × 45 = 2025/315
Add the two like fractions:
56/315 + 2025/315 = 56 + 2025/315 = 2081/315
So, 8/45 + 45/7 = 2081/315
In mixed form: 6191/315

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