Add 9/45 and 90/8
1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 11 2/8
9/45 + 90/8 is 229/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
9/45 = 9 × 8/45 × 8 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
90/8 = 90 × 45/8 × 45 = 4050/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 4050/360 = 72 + 4050/360 = 4122/360 - 4122/360 simplified gives 229/20
- So, 9/45 + 90/8 = 229/20
In mixed form: 119/20
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