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Add 49/45 and 20/16

1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 1 4/16

49/45 + 20/16 is 421/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    49/45 = 49 × 16/45 × 16 = 784/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    20/16 = 20 × 45/16 × 45 = 900/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    784/720 + 900/720 = 784 + 900/720 = 1684/720
  5. 1684/720 simplified gives 421/180
  6. So, 49/45 + 20/16 = 421/180
    In mixed form: 261/180

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