Add 8/45 and 56/36
1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 1 20/36
8/45 + 56/36 is 26/15.
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,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 280/180 = 32 + 280/180 = 312/180 - 312/180 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 8/45 + 56/36 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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