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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

  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,
    9/45 = 9 × 2/45 × 2 = 18/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/90 + 18/90 = 720 + 18/90 = 738/90
  5. 738/90 simplified gives 41/5
  6. So, 16/2 + 9/45 = 41/5
    In mixed form: 81/5

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