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Add 45/16 and 15/18

1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 15/18

45/16 + 15/18 is 175/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    45/16 = 45 × 9/16 × 9 = 405/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    15/18 = 15 × 8/18 × 8 = 120/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/144 + 120/144 = 405 + 120/144 = 525/144
  5. 525/144 simplified gives 175/48
  6. So, 45/16 + 15/18 = 175/48
    In mixed form: 331/48

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