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Add 10/45 and 3/8

10/45 + 3/8 is 43/72.

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,
    10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    3/8 = 3 × 45/8 × 45 = 135/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/360 + 135/360 = 80 + 135/360 = 215/360
  5. 215/360 simplified gives 43/72
  6. So, 10/45 + 3/8 = 43/72

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