Add 16/2 and 9/45
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 9/45
16/2 + 9/45 is 41/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
16/2 = 16 × 45/2 × 45 = 720/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90 - Add the two like fractions:
720/90 + 18/90 = 720 + 18/90 = 738/90 - 738/90 simplified gives 41/5
- So, 16/2 + 9/45 = 41/5
In mixed form: 81/5
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