Add 8/9 and 7/45
8/9 + 7/45 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Add the two like fractions:
40/45 + 7/45 = 40 + 7/45 = 47/45 - So, 8/9 + 7/45 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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