Add 2/16 and 5/45
2/16 + 5/45 is 17/72.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 16/45 × 16 = 80/720 - Add the two like fractions:
90/720 + 80/720 = 90 + 80/720 = 170/720 - 170/720 simplified gives 17/72
- So, 2/16 + 5/45 = 17/72
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