Add 9/45 and 45/16, Solve 9/45 + 2 13/16 as a fraction

Add 9/45 and 45/16

1^st number: 9/45, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

9/45 + 45/16 is 241/80.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
9/45 = 9 × 16/45 × 16 = 144/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
45/16 = 45 × 45/16 × 45 = 2025/720
Add the two like fractions:
144/720 + 2025/720 = 144 + 2025/720 = 2169/720
2169/720 simplified gives 241/80
So, 9/45 + 45/16 = 241/80
In mixed form: 31/80

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