Add 15/16 and 14/45
15/16 + 14/45 is 899/720.
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,
15/16 = 15 × 45/16 × 45 = 675/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
14/45 = 14 × 16/45 × 16 = 224/720 - Add the two like fractions:
675/720 + 224/720 = 675 + 224/720 = 899/720 - So, 15/16 + 14/45 = 899/720
In mixed form: 1179/720
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