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Add 75/8 and 45/90

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 45/90

75/8 + 45/90 is 79/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   75/8 = 75 × 45/8 × 45 = 3375/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3375/360 + 180/360 = 3375 + 180/360 = 3555/360
5. 3555/360 simplified gives 79/8
6. So, 75/8 + 45/90 = 79/8
   In mixed form: 97/8

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