Add 8/45 and 63/18
1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 3 9/18
8/45 + 63/18 is 331/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 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 18 × 5 = 90,
63/18 = 63 × 5/18 × 5 = 315/90 - Add the two like fractions:
16/90 + 315/90 = 16 + 315/90 = 331/90 - So, 8/45 + 63/18 = 331/90
In mixed form: 361/90
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