Add 2/45 and 49/16
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 3 1/16
2/45 + 49/16 is 2237/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
49/16 = 49 × 45/16 × 45 = 2205/720 - Add the two like fractions:
32/720 + 2205/720 = 32 + 2205/720 = 2237/720 - So, 2/45 + 49/16 = 2237/720
In mixed form: 377/720
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