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Add 90/2 and 16/45

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 16/45

90/2 + 16/45 is 2041/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    90/2 = 90 × 45/2 × 45 = 4050/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/90 + 32/90 = 4050 + 32/90 = 4082/90
  5. 4082/90 simplified gives 2041/45
  6. So, 90/2 + 16/45 = 2041/45
    In mixed form: 4516/45

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