Add 16/45 and 20/4
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 5 0/4
16/45 + 20/4 is 241/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
20/4 = 20 × 45/4 × 45 = 900/180 - Add the two like fractions:
64/180 + 900/180 = 64 + 900/180 = 964/180 - 964/180 simplified gives 241/45
- So, 16/45 + 20/4 = 241/45
In mixed form: 516/45
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