Add 15/45 and 7/16
15/45 + 7/16 is 37/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
15/45 = 15 × 16/45 × 16 = 240/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
7/16 = 7 × 45/16 × 45 = 315/720 - Add the two like fractions:
240/720 + 315/720 = 240 + 315/720 = 555/720 - 555/720 simplified gives 37/48
- So, 15/45 + 7/16 = 37/48
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