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Add 16/8 and 4/45

1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 4/45

16/8 + 4/45 is 94/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    16/8 = 16 × 45/8 × 45 = 720/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    4/45 = 4 × 8/45 × 8 = 32/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/360 + 32/360 = 720 + 32/360 = 752/360
  5. 752/360 simplified gives 94/45
  6. So, 16/8 + 4/45 = 94/45
    In mixed form: 24/45

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