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Add 5/45 and 72/16

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 4 8/16

5/45 + 72/16 is 83/18.

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,
    72/16 = 72 × 45/16 × 45 = 3240/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/720 + 3240/720 = 80 + 3240/720 = 3320/720
  5. 3320/720 simplified gives 83/18
  6. So, 5/45 + 72/16 = 83/18
    In mixed form: 411/18

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