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Add 8/45 and 21/8

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

8/45 + 21/8 is 1009/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   8/45 = 8 × 8/45 × 8 = 64/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   21/8 = 21 × 45/8 × 45 = 945/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/360 + 945/360 = 64 + 945/360 = 1009/360
5. So, 8/45 + 21/8 = 1009/360
   In mixed form: 2289/360

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