Add 16/21 and 5/45
16/21 + 5/45 is 55/63.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315 - Add the two like fractions:
240/315 + 35/315 = 240 + 35/315 = 275/315 - 275/315 simplified gives 55/63
- So, 16/21 + 5/45 = 55/63
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