Add 16/45 and 72/50, Solve 16/45 + 1 22/50 as a fraction

Add 16/45 and 72/50

1^st number: 16/45, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

16/45 + 72/50 is 404/225.

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,
72/50 = 72 × 9/50 × 9 = 648/450
Add the two like fractions:
160/450 + 648/450 = 160 + 648/450 = 808/450
808/450 simplified gives 404/225
So, 16/45 + 72/50 = 404/225
In mixed form: 1179/225

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