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Add 2/45 and 80/8

1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 10 0/8

2/45 + 80/8 is 452/45.

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,
    2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    80/8 = 80 × 45/8 × 45 = 3600/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/360 + 3600/360 = 16 + 3600/360 = 3616/360
  5. 3616/360 simplified gives 452/45
  6. So, 2/45 + 80/8 = 452/45
    In mixed form: 102/45

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