Add 4/16 and 28/45
4/16 + 28/45 is 157/180.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 45/16 × 45 = 180/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
28/45 = 28 × 16/45 × 16 = 448/720 - Add the two like fractions:
180/720 + 448/720 = 180 + 448/720 = 628/720 - 628/720 simplified gives 157/180
- So, 4/16 + 28/45 = 157/180
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