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Add 45/25 and 28/8

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 3 4/8

45/25 + 28/8 is 53/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 8 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    45/25 = 45 × 8/25 × 8 = 360/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    28/8 = 28 × 25/8 × 25 = 700/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/200 + 700/200 = 360 + 700/200 = 1060/200
  5. 1060/200 simplified gives 53/10
  6. So, 45/25 + 28/8 = 53/10
    In mixed form: 53/10

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