Add 1/5 and 16/45
1/5 + 16/45 is 5/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
1/5 = 1 × 9/5 × 9 = 9/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
16/45 = 16 × 1/45 × 1 = 16/45 - Add the two like fractions:
9/45 + 16/45 = 9 + 16/45 = 25/45 - 25/45 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 1/5 + 16/45 = 5/9
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