Add 80/18 and 3/45
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 3/45
80/18 + 3/45 is 203/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Add the two like fractions:
400/90 + 6/90 = 400 + 6/90 = 406/90 - 406/90 simplified gives 203/45
- So, 80/18 + 3/45 = 203/45
In mixed form: 423/45
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