Add 8/45 and 6/4
1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 1 2/4
8/45 + 6/4 is 151/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
6/4 = 6 × 45/4 × 45 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 270/180 = 32 + 270/180 = 302/180 - 302/180 simplified gives 151/90
- So, 8/45 + 6/4 = 151/90
In mixed form: 161/90
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