Add 16/49 and 5/45
16/49 + 5/45 is 193/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
16/49 = 16 × 45/49 × 45 = 720/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
5/45 = 5 × 49/45 × 49 = 245/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
720/2205 + 245/2205 = 720 + 245/2205 = 965/2205 - 965/2205 simplified gives 193/441
- So, 16/49 + 5/45 = 193/441
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