Add 8/16 and 10/45
8/16 + 10/45 is 13/18.
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,
8/16 = 8 × 45/16 × 45 = 360/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
10/45 = 10 × 16/45 × 16 = 160/720 - Add the two like fractions:
360/720 + 160/720 = 360 + 160/720 = 520/720 - 520/720 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 8/16 + 10/45 = 13/18
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