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Add 80/8 and 54/45

1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 1 9/45

80/8 + 54/45 is 56/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    80/8 = 80 × 45/8 × 45 = 3600/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    54/45 = 54 × 8/45 × 8 = 432/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/360 + 432/360 = 3600 + 432/360 = 4032/360
  5. 4032/360 simplified gives 56/5
  6. So, 80/8 + 54/45 = 56/5
    In mixed form: 111/5

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