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Add 3/8 and 9/45

3/8 + 9/45 is 23/40.

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,
    3/8 = 3 × 45/8 × 45 = 135/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    9/45 = 9 × 8/45 × 8 = 72/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/360 + 72/360 = 135 + 72/360 = 207/360
  5. 207/360 simplified gives 23/40
  6. So, 3/8 + 9/45 = 23/40

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