Add 16/3 and 6/45
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 6/45
16/3 + 6/45 is 82/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
16/3 = 16 × 15/3 × 15 = 240/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45 - Add the two like fractions:
240/45 + 6/45 = 240 + 6/45 = 246/45 - 246/45 simplified gives 82/15
- So, 16/3 + 6/45 = 82/15
In mixed form: 57/15
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