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Add 18/8 and 45/20

1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 2 5/20

18/8 + 45/20 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 20 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    18/8 = 18 × 5/8 × 5 = 90/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    45/20 = 45 × 2/20 × 2 = 90/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/40 + 90/40 = 90 + 90/40 = 180/40
  5. 180/40 simplified gives 9/2
  6. So, 18/8 + 45/20 = 9/2
    In mixed form: 41/2

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