Add 45/5 and 4/16, Solve 9 0/5 + 4/16 as a fraction

Add 45/5 and 4/16

1^st number: 9 0/5, 2^nd number: 4/16

45/5 + 4/16 is 37/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
45/5 = 45 × 16/5 × 16 = 720/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
4/16 = 4 × 5/16 × 5 = 20/80
Add the two like fractions:
720/80 + 20/80 = 720 + 20/80 = 740/80
740/80 simplified gives 37/4
So, 45/5 + 4/16 = 37/4
In mixed form: 91/4

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