Add 2/16 and 42/45
2/16 + 42/45 is 127/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
2/16 = 2 × 45/16 × 45 = 90/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720 - Add the two like fractions:
90/720 + 672/720 = 90 + 672/720 = 762/720 - 762/720 simplified gives 127/120
- So, 2/16 + 42/45 = 127/120
In mixed form: 17/120
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