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Add 8/35 and 4/45

8/35 + 4/45 is 20/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    8/35 = 8 × 9/35 × 9 = 72/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    4/45 = 4 × 7/45 × 7 = 28/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/315 + 28/315 = 72 + 28/315 = 100/315
  5. 100/315 simplified gives 20/63
  6. So, 8/35 + 4/45 = 20/63

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