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Add 3/45 and 18/16

1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 1 2/16

3/45 + 18/16 is 143/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    3/45 = 3 × 16/45 × 16 = 48/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    18/16 = 18 × 45/16 × 45 = 810/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/720 + 810/720 = 48 + 810/720 = 858/720
  5. 858/720 simplified gives 143/120
  6. So, 3/45 + 18/16 = 143/120
    In mixed form: 123/120

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