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Add 5/45 and 16/4

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 4 0/4

5/45 + 16/4 is 37/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    16/4 = 16 × 45/4 × 45 = 720/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/180 + 720/180 = 20 + 720/180 = 740/180
  5. 740/180 simplified gives 37/9
  6. So, 5/45 + 16/4 = 37/9
    In mixed form: 41/9

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