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Add 21/8 and 10/45

1st number: 2 5/8, 2nd number: 10/45

21/8 + 10/45 is 205/72.

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,
    21/8 = 21 × 45/8 × 45 = 945/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/360 + 80/360 = 945 + 80/360 = 1025/360
  5. 1025/360 simplified gives 205/72
  6. So, 21/8 + 10/45 = 205/72
    In mixed form: 261/72

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