Add 16/28 and 6/45
16/28 + 6/45 is 74/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
16/28 = 16 × 45/28 × 45 = 720/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
6/45 = 6 × 28/45 × 28 = 168/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
720/1260 + 168/1260 = 720 + 168/1260 = 888/1260 - 888/1260 simplified gives 74/105
- So, 16/28 + 6/45 = 74/105
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