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Add 16/3 and 9/45

1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 9/45

16/3 + 9/45 is 83/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    16/3 = 16 × 15/3 × 15 = 240/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    9/45 = 9 × 1/45 × 1 = 9/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/45 + 9/45 = 240 + 9/45 = 249/45
  5. 249/45 simplified gives 83/15
  6. So, 16/3 + 9/45 = 83/15
    In mixed form: 58/15

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