Add 16/9 and 48/10
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 4 8/10
16/9 + 48/10 is 296/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
16/9 = 16 × 10/9 × 10 = 160/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
48/10 = 48 × 9/10 × 9 = 432/90 - Add the two like fractions:
160/90 + 432/90 = 160 + 432/90 = 592/90 - 592/90 simplified gives 296/45
- So, 16/9 + 48/10 = 296/45
In mixed form: 626/45
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