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Add 45/9 and 8/4

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 2 0/4

45/9 + 8/4 is 7/1.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   45/9 = 45 × 4/9 × 4 = 180/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   8/4 = 8 × 9/4 × 9 = 72/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/36 + 72/36 = 180 + 72/36 = 252/36
5. 252/36 simplified gives 7/1
6. So, 45/9 + 8/4 = 7/1

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