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Add 80/4 and 56/45

1st number: 20 0/4, 2nd number: 1 11/45

80/4 + 56/45 is 956/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    80/4 = 80 × 45/4 × 45 = 3600/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    56/45 = 56 × 4/45 × 4 = 224/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/180 + 224/180 = 3600 + 224/180 = 3824/180
  5. 3824/180 simplified gives 956/45
  6. So, 80/4 + 56/45 = 956/45
    In mixed form: 2111/45

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