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Add 8/45 and 98/8

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

8/45 + 98/8 is 2237/180.

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,
    98/8 = 98 × 45/8 × 45 = 4410/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/360 + 4410/360 = 64 + 4410/360 = 4474/360
  5. 4474/360 simplified gives 2237/180
  6. So, 8/45 + 98/8 = 2237/180
    In mixed form: 1277/180

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