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Add 35/45 and 20/8

1st number: 35/45, 2nd number: 2 4/8

35/45 + 20/8 is 59/18.

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,
    35/45 = 35 × 8/45 × 8 = 280/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    20/8 = 20 × 45/8 × 45 = 900/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/360 + 900/360 = 280 + 900/360 = 1180/360
  5. 1180/360 simplified gives 59/18
  6. So, 35/45 + 20/8 = 59/18
    In mixed form: 35/18

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