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Add 42/8 and 6/45

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 6/45

42/8 + 6/45 is 323/60.

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,
    42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/360 + 48/360 = 1890 + 48/360 = 1938/360
  5. 1938/360 simplified gives 323/60
  6. So, 42/8 + 6/45 = 323/60
    In mixed form: 523/60

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