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Add 45/90 and 90/8

1^st number: 45/90, 2^nd number: 11 2/8

45/90 + 90/8 is 47/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   90/8 = 90 × 45/8 × 45 = 4050/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/360 + 4050/360 = 180 + 4050/360 = 4230/360
5. 4230/360 simplified gives 47/4
6. So, 45/90 + 90/8 = 47/4
   In mixed form: 113/4

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