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Add 8/45 and 50/4

1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 12 2/4

8/45 + 50/4 is 1141/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
    50/4 = 50 × 45/4 × 45 = 2250/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/180 + 2250/180 = 32 + 2250/180 = 2282/180
  5. 2282/180 simplified gives 1141/90
  6. So, 8/45 + 50/4 = 1141/90
    In mixed form: 1261/90

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