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Add 8/4 and 45/5

1^st number: 2 0/4, 2^nd number: 9 0/5

8/4 + 45/5 is 11/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   8/4 = 8 × 5/4 × 5 = 40/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
   45/5 = 45 × 4/5 × 4 = 180/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/20 + 180/20 = 40 + 180/20 = 220/20
5. 220/20 simplified gives 11/1
6. So, 8/4 + 45/5 = 11/1

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