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Add 75/8 and 63/45

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 18/45

75/8 + 63/45 is 431/40.

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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,
   75/8 = 75 × 45/8 × 45 = 3375/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   63/45 = 63 × 8/45 × 8 = 504/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3375/360 + 504/360 = 3375 + 504/360 = 3879/360
5. 3879/360 simplified gives 431/40
6. So, 75/8 + 63/45 = 431/40
   In mixed form: 1031/40

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