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Add 2/8 and 45/90

2/8 + 45/90 is 3/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/360 + 180/360 = 90 + 180/360 = 270/360
5. 270/360 simplified gives 3/4
6. So, 2/8 + 45/90 = 3/4

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