Add 1/16 and 20/45
1/16 + 20/45 is 73/144.
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,
1/16 = 1 × 45/16 × 45 = 45/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
20/45 = 20 × 16/45 × 16 = 320/720 - Add the two like fractions:
45/720 + 320/720 = 45 + 320/720 = 365/720 - 365/720 simplified gives 73/144
- So, 1/16 + 20/45 = 73/144
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