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Add 12/16 and 32/45

12/16 + 32/45 is 263/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    12/16 = 12 × 45/16 × 45 = 540/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    32/45 = 32 × 16/45 × 16 = 512/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/720 + 512/720 = 540 + 512/720 = 1052/720
  5. 1052/720 simplified gives 263/180
  6. So, 12/16 + 32/45 = 263/180
    In mixed form: 183/180

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