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Add 1/45 and 2/8

1/45 + 2/8 is 49/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    1/45 = 1 × 8/45 × 8 = 8/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/360 + 90/360 = 8 + 90/360 = 98/360
  5. 98/360 simplified gives 49/180
  6. So, 1/45 + 2/8 = 49/180

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