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