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Add 2/8 and 56/45

1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 1 11/45

2/8 + 56/45 is 269/180.

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,
    2/8 = 2 × 45/8 × 45 = 90/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/360 + 448/360 = 90 + 448/360 = 538/360
  5. 538/360 simplified gives 269/180
  6. So, 2/8 + 56/45 = 269/180
    In mixed form: 189/180

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