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Add 1/45 and 30/16

1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 1 14/16

1/45 + 30/16 is 683/360.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    1/45 = 1 × 16/45 × 16 = 16/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    30/16 = 30 × 45/16 × 45 = 1350/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/720 + 1350/720 = 16 + 1350/720 = 1366/720
  5. 1366/720 simplified gives 683/360
  6. So, 1/45 + 30/16 = 683/360
    In mixed form: 1323/360

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