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Add 75/45 and 9/8

1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 1 1/8

75/45 + 9/8 is 67/24.

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,
    75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    9/8 = 9 × 45/8 × 45 = 405/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/360 + 405/360 = 600 + 405/360 = 1005/360
  5. 1005/360 simplified gives 67/24
  6. So, 75/45 + 9/8 = 67/24
    In mixed form: 219/24

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