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Add 8/90 and 45/7

1st number: 8/90, 2nd number: 6 3/7

8/90 + 45/7 is 2053/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    8/90 = 8 × 7/90 × 7 = 56/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    45/7 = 45 × 90/7 × 90 = 4050/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/630 + 4050/630 = 56 + 4050/630 = 4106/630
  5. 4106/630 simplified gives 2053/315
  6. So, 8/90 + 45/7 = 2053/315
    In mixed form: 6163/315

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