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Add 75/90 and 45/8

1^st number: 75/90, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

75/90 + 45/8 is 155/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   75/90 = 75 × 4/90 × 4 = 300/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   45/8 = 45 × 45/8 × 45 = 2025/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/360 + 2025/360 = 300 + 2025/360 = 2325/360
5. 2325/360 simplified gives 155/24
6. So, 75/90 + 45/8 = 155/24
   In mixed form: 611/24

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