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Add 42/8 and 8/45

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

42/8 + 8/45 is 977/180.

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,
    8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/360 + 64/360 = 1890 + 64/360 = 1954/360
  5. 1954/360 simplified gives 977/180
  6. So, 42/8 + 8/45 = 977/180
    In mixed form: 577/180

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