Add 8/45 and 8/15
8/45 + 8/15 is 32/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
8/15 = 8 × 3/15 × 3 = 24/45 - Add the two like fractions:
8/45 + 24/45 = 8 + 24/45 = 32/45 - So, 8/45 + 8/15 = 32/45
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