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Add 72/5 and 8/45

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 8/45

72/5 + 8/45 is 656/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   72/5 = 72 × 9/5 × 9 = 648/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/45 + 8/45 = 648 + 8/45 = 656/45
5. So, 72/5 + 8/45 = 656/45
   In mixed form: 1426/45

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