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Add 8/45 and 35/12

1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 2 11/12

8/45 + 35/12 is 557/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    8/45 = 8 × 4/45 × 4 = 32/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    35/12 = 35 × 15/12 × 15 = 525/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/180 + 525/180 = 32 + 525/180 = 557/180
  5. So, 8/45 + 35/12 = 557/180
    In mixed form: 317/180

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