Add 16/21 and 3/45
16/21 + 3/45 is 29/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
16/21 = 16 × 15/21 × 15 = 240/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
3/45 = 3 × 7/45 × 7 = 21/315 - Add the two like fractions:
240/315 + 21/315 = 240 + 21/315 = 261/315 - 261/315 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 16/21 + 3/45 = 29/35
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