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Add 16/45 and 98/40

1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 2 18/40

16/45 + 98/40 is 101/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    98/40 = 98 × 9/40 × 9 = 882/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/360 + 882/360 = 128 + 882/360 = 1010/360
  5. 1010/360 simplified gives 101/36
  6. So, 16/45 + 98/40 = 101/36
    In mixed form: 229/36

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