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Add 50/45 and 6/8

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 6/8

50/45 + 6/8 is 67/36.

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,
    50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    6/8 = 6 × 45/8 × 45 = 270/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/360 + 270/360 = 400 + 270/360 = 670/360
  5. 670/360 simplified gives 67/36
  6. So, 50/45 + 6/8 = 67/36
    In mixed form: 131/36

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