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Add 4/45 and 80/36

1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 2 8/36

4/45 + 80/36 is 104/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/180 + 400/180 = 16 + 400/180 = 416/180
  5. 416/180 simplified gives 104/45
  6. So, 4/45 + 80/36 = 104/45
    In mixed form: 214/45

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