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Add 18/8 and 2/45

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

18/8 + 2/45 is 413/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    18/8 = 18 × 45/8 × 45 = 810/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/360 + 16/360 = 810 + 16/360 = 826/360
  5. 826/360 simplified gives 413/180
  6. So, 18/8 + 2/45 = 413/180
    In mixed form: 253/180

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