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Add 4/45 and 84/16

1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 5 4/16

4/45 + 84/16 is 961/180.

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,
    4/45 = 4 × 16/45 × 16 = 64/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    84/16 = 84 × 45/16 × 45 = 3780/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    64/720 + 3780/720 = 64 + 3780/720 = 3844/720
  5. 3844/720 simplified gives 961/180
  6. So, 4/45 + 84/16 = 961/180
    In mixed form: 561/180

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