Add 8/6 and 25/45
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 25/45
8/6 + 25/45 is 17/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
8/6 = 8 × 15/6 × 15 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
25/45 = 25 × 2/45 × 2 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 50/90 = 120 + 50/90 = 170/90 - 170/90 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 8/6 + 25/45 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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