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Add 45/42 and 8/45

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 8/45

45/42 + 8/45 is 787/630.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   45/42 = 45 × 15/42 × 15 = 675/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/630 + 112/630 = 675 + 112/630 = 787/630
5. So, 45/42 + 8/45 = 787/630
   In mixed form: 1157/630

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