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Add 16/2 and 20/45

1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 20/45

16/2 + 20/45 is 76/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    16/2 = 16 × 45/2 × 45 = 720/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    20/45 = 20 × 2/45 × 2 = 40/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/90 + 40/90 = 720 + 40/90 = 760/90
  5. 760/90 simplified gives 76/9
  6. So, 16/2 + 20/45 = 76/9
    In mixed form: 84/9

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