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Add 8/90 and 4/8

8/90 + 4/8 is 53/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    8/90 = 8 × 4/90 × 4 = 32/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    4/8 = 4 × 45/8 × 45 = 180/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/360 + 180/360 = 32 + 180/360 = 212/360
  5. 212/360 simplified gives 53/90
  6. So, 8/90 + 4/8 = 53/90

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