Add 1/16 and 8/45
1/16 + 8/45 is 173/720.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 16/45 × 16 = 128/720 - Add the two like fractions:
45/720 + 128/720 = 45 + 128/720 = 173/720 - So, 1/16 + 8/45 = 173/720
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