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Add 16/45 and 7/36

16/45 + 7/36 is 11/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/180 + 35/180 = 64 + 35/180 = 99/180
  5. 99/180 simplified gives 11/20
  6. So, 16/45 + 7/36 = 11/20

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