Add 4/45 and 16/18
4/45 + 16/18 is 44/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
4/45 = 4 × 2/45 × 2 = 8/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
8/90 + 80/90 = 8 + 80/90 = 88/90 - 88/90 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 4/45 + 16/18 = 44/45
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