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Add 3/45 and 54/8

1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 6 6/8

3/45 + 54/8 is 409/60.

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,
    3/45 = 3 × 8/45 × 8 = 24/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    54/8 = 54 × 45/8 × 45 = 2430/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/360 + 2430/360 = 24 + 2430/360 = 2454/360
  5. 2454/360 simplified gives 409/60
  6. So, 3/45 + 54/8 = 409/60
    In mixed form: 649/60

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