Add 4/9 and 16/45
4/9 + 16/45 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
4/9 = 4 × 5/9 × 5 = 20/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
16/45 = 16 × 1/45 × 1 = 16/45 - Add the two like fractions:
20/45 + 16/45 = 20 + 16/45 = 36/45 - 36/45 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 4/9 + 16/45 = 4/5
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