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Add 10/45 and 24/16

1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 1 8/16

10/45 + 24/16 is 31/18.

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,
    10/45 = 10 × 16/45 × 16 = 160/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    24/16 = 24 × 45/16 × 45 = 1080/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/720 + 1080/720 = 160 + 1080/720 = 1240/720
  5. 1240/720 simplified gives 31/18
  6. So, 10/45 + 24/16 = 31/18
    In mixed form: 113/18

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