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Add 8/45 and 20/5

1^st number: 8/45, 2^nd number: 4 0/5

8/45 + 20/5 is 188/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   8/45 = 8 × 1/45 × 1 = 8/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   20/5 = 20 × 9/5 × 9 = 180/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/45 + 180/45 = 8 + 180/45 = 188/45
5. So, 8/45 + 20/5 = 188/45
   In mixed form: 48/45

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