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Add 16/45 and 40/30

1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 1 10/30

16/45 + 40/30 is 76/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
    40/30 = 40 × 3/30 × 3 = 120/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/90 + 120/90 = 32 + 120/90 = 152/90
  5. 152/90 simplified gives 76/45
  6. So, 16/45 + 40/30 = 76/45
    In mixed form: 131/45

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