Add 48/6 and 4/45, Solve 8 0/6 + 4/45 as a fraction

Add 48/6 and 4/45

1^st number: 8 0/6, 2^nd number: 4/45

48/6 + 4/45 is 364/45.

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,
4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90
Add the two like fractions:
720/90 + 8/90 = 720 + 8/90 = 728/90
728/90 simplified gives 364/45
So, 48/6 + 4/45 = 364/45
In mixed form: 84/45

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