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Add 6/8 and 32/45

6/8 + 32/45 is 263/180.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    6/8 = 6 × 45/8 × 45 = 270/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    32/45 = 32 × 8/45 × 8 = 256/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/360 + 256/360 = 270 + 256/360 = 526/360
  5. 526/360 simplified gives 263/180
  6. So, 6/8 + 32/45 = 263/180
    In mixed form: 183/180

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