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Add 1/16 and 45/80

1/16 + 45/80 is 5/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 80 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    1/16 = 1 × 5/16 × 5 = 5/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/80 + 45/80 = 5 + 45/80 = 50/80
  5. 50/80 simplified gives 5/8
  6. So, 1/16 + 45/80 = 5/8

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