Add 49/45 and 2/16
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 2/16
49/45 + 2/16 is 437/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
49/45 = 49 × 16/45 × 16 = 784/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
2/16 = 2 × 45/16 × 45 = 90/720 - Add the two like fractions:
784/720 + 90/720 = 784 + 90/720 = 874/720 - 874/720 simplified gives 437/360
- So, 49/45 + 2/16 = 437/360
In mixed form: 177/360
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