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Add 5/45 and 35/16

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 2 3/16

5/45 + 35/16 is 331/144.

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,
    5/45 = 5 × 16/45 × 16 = 80/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    35/16 = 35 × 45/16 × 45 = 1575/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/720 + 1575/720 = 80 + 1575/720 = 1655/720
  5. 1655/720 simplified gives 331/144
  6. So, 5/45 + 35/16 = 331/144
    In mixed form: 243/144

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