Solve 8/35+2/45

$$\frac { 8 } { 35 } + \frac { 2 } { 45 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{86}{315}\approx 0.273015873$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 35 and 45 is 315. Convert \frac{8}{35} and \frac{2}{45} to fractions with denominator 315.

$$\frac{72}{315}+\frac{14}{315}$$

Since \frac{72}{315} and \frac{14}{315} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{72+14}{315}$$

Add 72 and 14 to get 86.

$$\frac{86}{315}$$

Factor

$$\frac{2 \cdot 43}{3 ^ {2} \cdot 5 \cdot 7} = 0.273015873015873$$