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What is 91/1 + 4/8?

What is 91/1 + 4/8?

This is how to add

91
1
+
4
8

Step 1

We have to make sure the denominators are equal.

Since 1 is evenly divided by 8, we can multiply just one term to get a common denominator.

Multiply 91 by 8, and get 728, then we multiply 1 by 8 and get 8.

91/1 times 8

So now our fractions look like this:

728
8
+
4
8

Step 2

Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators.

728 + 4 = 732

So the answer is:

732
8

Step 3

Last of all, we need to simplify the fraction, if possible. Can it be reduced to a simpler fraction?

To find out, we try dividing it by 2...

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:

732
8
÷ 2 =
366
4

So far so good... let's try to divide by that number again.

Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:

366
4
÷ 2 =
183
2

So far so good... let's try to divide by that number again.

No good. So next you try the next prime number, which is 3...

No good. 3 is larger than 2. So we're done reducing.

And we're done! Here's the final answer to 91/1 + 4/8

91
1
+
4
8
=
183
2
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