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Add 4/5 and 36/8

1st number: 4/5, 2nd number: 4 4/8

4/5 + 36/8 is 53/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
    4/5 = 4 × 8/5 × 8 = 32/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    36/8 = 36 × 5/8 × 5 = 180/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/40 + 180/40 = 32 + 180/40 = 212/40
  5. 212/40 simplified gives 53/10
  6. So, 4/5 + 36/8 = 53/10
    In mixed form: 53/10

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