Solve 45/8+23/5=4

$$4 \frac { 5 } { 8 } + 2 \frac { 3 } { 5 } = 4$$

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Solution Steps

Multiply both sides of the equation by 40, the least common multiple of 8,5.

$$5\left(4\times 8+5\right)+8\left(2\times 5+3\right)=160$$

Multiply 4 and 8 to get 32.

$$5\left(32+5\right)+8\left(2\times 5+3\right)=160$$

Add 32 and 5 to get 37.

$$5\times 37+8\left(2\times 5+3\right)=160$$

Multiply 5 and 37 to get 185.

$$185+8\left(2\times 5+3\right)=160$$

Multiply 2 and 5 to get 10.

$$185+8\left(10+3\right)=160$$

Add 10 and 3 to get 13.

$$185+8\times 13=160$$

Multiply 8 and 13 to get 104.

$$185+104=160$$

Add 185 and 104 to get 289.

$$289=160$$

Compare 289 and 160.

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