Add 16/8 and 7/45
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 7/45
16/8 + 7/45 is 97/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
16/8 = 16 × 45/8 × 45 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
720/360 + 56/360 = 720 + 56/360 = 776/360 - 776/360 simplified gives 97/45
- So, 16/8 + 7/45 = 97/45
In mixed form: 27/45
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