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Add 16/45 and 2/10

16/45 + 2/10 is 5/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/90 + 18/90 = 32 + 18/90 = 50/90
  5. 50/90 simplified gives 5/9
  6. So, 16/45 + 2/10 = 5/9

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