Add 16/6 and 7/45, Solve 2 4/6 + 7/45 as a fraction

Add 16/6 and 7/45

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 7/45

16/6 + 7/45 is 127/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
16/6 = 16 × 15/6 × 15 = 240/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90
Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 14/90 = 240 + 14/90 = 254/90
254/90 simplified gives 127/45
So, 16/6 + 7/45 = 127/45
In mixed form: 237/45

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