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Add 5/45 and 8/7

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 1 1/7

5/45 + 8/7 is 79/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    8/7 = 8 × 45/7 × 45 = 360/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/315 + 360/315 = 35 + 360/315 = 395/315
  5. 395/315 simplified gives 79/63
  6. So, 5/45 + 8/7 = 79/63
    In mixed form: 116/63

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