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Add 1/16 and 54/45

1st number: 1/16, 2nd number: 1 9/45

1/16 + 54/45 is 101/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    1/16 = 1 × 45/16 × 45 = 45/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    54/45 = 54 × 16/45 × 16 = 864/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/720 + 864/720 = 45 + 864/720 = 909/720
  5. 909/720 simplified gives 101/80
  6. So, 1/16 + 54/45 = 101/80
    In mixed form: 121/80

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