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Add 9/45 and 63/8

1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 7 7/8

9/45 + 63/8 is 323/40.

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,
    63/8 = 63 × 45/8 × 45 = 2835/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/360 + 2835/360 = 72 + 2835/360 = 2907/360
  5. 2907/360 simplified gives 323/40
  6. So, 9/45 + 63/8 = 323/40
    In mixed form: 83/40

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