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Add 16/45 and 5/25

16/45 + 5/25 is 5/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 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 25 × 9 = 225,
    5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/225 + 45/225 = 80 + 45/225 = 125/225
  5. 125/225 simplified gives 5/9
  6. So, 16/45 + 5/25 = 5/9

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