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Add 15/45 and 18/8

1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 2 2/8

15/45 + 18/8 is 31/12.

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,
    15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    18/8 = 18 × 45/8 × 45 = 810/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/360 + 810/360 = 120 + 810/360 = 930/360
  5. 930/360 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 15/45 + 18/8 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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