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Add 45/2 and 8/4

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 2 0/4

45/2 + 8/4 is 49/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 4 is 4

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
    45/2 = 45 × 2/2 × 2 = 90/4
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
    8/4 = 8 × 1/4 × 1 = 8/4
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/4 + 8/4 = 90 + 8/4 = 98/4
  5. 98/4 simplified gives 49/2
  6. So, 45/2 + 8/4 = 49/2
    In mixed form: 241/2

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