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Add 16/45 and 28/75

16/45 + 28/75 is 164/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    16/45 = 16 × 5/45 × 5 = 80/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    28/75 = 28 × 3/75 × 3 = 84/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/225 + 84/225 = 80 + 84/225 = 164/225
  5. So, 16/45 + 28/75 = 164/225

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