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Add 80/45 and 45/30

1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 1 15/30

80/45 + 45/30 is 59/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    80/45 = 80 × 2/45 × 2 = 160/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    45/30 = 45 × 3/30 × 3 = 135/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/90 + 135/90 = 160 + 135/90 = 295/90
  5. 295/90 simplified gives 59/18
  6. So, 80/45 + 45/30 = 59/18
    In mixed form: 35/18

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