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Add 20/45 and 45/8

1st number: 20/45, 2nd number: 5 5/8

20/45 + 45/8 is 437/72.

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,
    20/45 = 20 × 8/45 × 8 = 160/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    45/8 = 45 × 45/8 × 45 = 2025/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/360 + 2025/360 = 160 + 2025/360 = 2185/360
  5. 2185/360 simplified gives 437/72
  6. So, 20/45 + 45/8 = 437/72
    In mixed form: 65/72

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