Add 16/9 and 3/45
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 3/45
16/9 + 3/45 is 83/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
16/9 = 16 × 5/9 × 5 = 80/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45 - Add the two like fractions:
80/45 + 3/45 = 80 + 3/45 = 83/45 - So, 16/9 + 3/45 = 83/45
In mixed form: 138/45
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