Add 16/45 and 36/50
16/45 + 36/50 is 242/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
16/45 = 16 × 10/45 × 10 = 160/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
36/50 = 36 × 9/50 × 9 = 324/450 - Add the two like fractions:
160/450 + 324/450 = 160 + 324/450 = 484/450 - 484/450 simplified gives 242/225
- So, 16/45 + 36/50 = 242/225
In mixed form: 117/225
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