Add 14/45 and 30/16, Solve 14/45 + 1 14/16 as a fraction

Add 14/45 and 30/16

1^st number: 14/45, 2^nd number: 1 14/16

14/45 + 30/16 is 787/360.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
14/45 = 14 × 16/45 × 16 = 224/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
30/16 = 30 × 45/16 × 45 = 1350/720
Add the two like fractions:
224/720 + 1350/720 = 224 + 1350/720 = 1574/720
1574/720 simplified gives 787/360
So, 14/45 + 30/16 = 787/360
In mixed form: 267/360

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