Add 16/20 and 49/45
1st number: 16/20, 2nd number: 1 4/45
16/20 + 49/45 is 17/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 196/180 = 144 + 196/180 = 340/180 - 340/180 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 16/20 + 49/45 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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