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Add 96/45 and 16/18

1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 16/18

96/45 + 16/18 is 136/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    96/45 = 96 × 2/45 × 2 = 192/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    16/18 = 16 × 5/18 × 5 = 80/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/90 + 80/90 = 192 + 80/90 = 272/90
  5. 272/90 simplified gives 136/45
  6. So, 96/45 + 16/18 = 136/45
    In mixed form: 31/45

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