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Add 3/45 and 45/16

1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 2 13/16

3/45 + 45/16 is 691/240.

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,
    45/16 = 45 × 45/16 × 45 = 2025/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/720 + 2025/720 = 48 + 2025/720 = 2073/720
  5. 2073/720 simplified gives 691/240
  6. So, 3/45 + 45/16 = 691/240
    In mixed form: 2211/240

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