Add 8/15 and 16/45
8/15 + 16/45 is 8/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
8/15 = 8 × 3/15 × 3 = 24/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
16/45 = 16 × 1/45 × 1 = 16/45 - Add the two like fractions:
24/45 + 16/45 = 24 + 16/45 = 40/45 - 40/45 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 8/15 + 16/45 = 8/9
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