Add 45/20 and 9/16
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 9/16
45/20 + 9/16 is 45/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
45/20 = 45 × 4/20 × 4 = 180/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
9/16 = 9 × 5/16 × 5 = 45/80 - Add the two like fractions:
180/80 + 45/80 = 180 + 45/80 = 225/80 - 225/80 simplified gives 45/16
- So, 45/20 + 9/16 = 45/16
In mixed form: 213/16
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