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Add 49/9 and 16/45

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 16/45

49/9 + 16/45 is 29/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    49/9 = 49 × 5/9 × 5 = 245/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    16/45 = 16 × 1/45 × 1 = 16/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/45 + 16/45 = 245 + 16/45 = 261/45
  5. 261/45 simplified gives 29/5
  6. So, 49/9 + 16/45 = 29/5
    In mixed form: 54/5

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