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Add 9/45 and 48/8

1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 6 0/8

9/45 + 48/8 is 31/5.

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,
    9/45 = 9 × 8/45 × 8 = 72/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    48/8 = 48 × 45/8 × 45 = 2160/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/360 + 2160/360 = 72 + 2160/360 = 2232/360
  5. 2232/360 simplified gives 31/5
  6. So, 9/45 + 48/8 = 31/5
    In mixed form: 61/5

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