Add 48/6 and 2/45, Solve 8 0/6 + 2/45 as a fraction

Add 48/6 and 2/45

1^st number: 8 0/6, 2^nd number: 2/45

48/6 + 2/45 is 362/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
48/6 = 48 × 15/6 × 15 = 720/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90
Add the two like fractions:
720/90 + 4/90 = 720 + 4/90 = 724/90
724/90 simplified gives 362/45
So, 48/6 + 2/45 = 362/45
In mixed form: 82/45

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