Add 16/18 and 18/45
16/18 + 18/45 is 58/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
18/45 = 18 × 2/45 × 2 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
80/90 + 36/90 = 80 + 36/90 = 116/90 - 116/90 simplified gives 58/45
- So, 16/18 + 18/45 = 58/45
In mixed form: 113/45
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