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Add 49/45 and 72/8

1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 9 0/8

49/45 + 72/8 is 454/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    72/8 = 72 × 45/8 × 45 = 3240/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/360 + 3240/360 = 392 + 3240/360 = 3632/360
  5. 3632/360 simplified gives 454/45
  6. So, 49/45 + 72/8 = 454/45
    In mixed form: 104/45

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