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Add 9/8 and 5/45

1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 5/45

9/8 + 5/45 is 89/72.

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,
    9/8 = 9 × 45/8 × 45 = 405/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/360 + 40/360 = 405 + 40/360 = 445/360
  5. 445/360 simplified gives 89/72
  6. So, 9/8 + 5/45 = 89/72
    In mixed form: 117/72

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