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Add 45/80 and 5/16

45/80 + 5/16 is 7/8.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
    45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    5/16 = 5 × 5/16 × 5 = 25/80
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/80 + 25/80 = 45 + 25/80 = 70/80
  5. 70/80 simplified gives 7/8
  6. So, 45/80 + 5/16 = 7/8

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