Add 16/28 and 45/80
16/28 + 45/80 is 127/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
16/28 = 16 × 20/28 × 20 = 320/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
45/80 = 45 × 7/80 × 7 = 315/560 - Add the two like fractions:
320/560 + 315/560 = 320 + 315/560 = 635/560 - 635/560 simplified gives 127/112
- So, 16/28 + 45/80 = 127/112
In mixed form: 115/112
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