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Add 45/4 and 16/90

1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 16/90

45/4 + 16/90 is 2057/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    45/4 = 45 × 45/4 × 45 = 2025/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/180 + 32/180 = 2025 + 32/180 = 2057/180
  5. So, 45/4 + 16/90 = 2057/180
    In mixed form: 1177/180

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