Add 16/32 and 30/45
16/32 + 30/45 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
16/32 = 16 × 45/32 × 45 = 720/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
30/45 = 30 × 32/45 × 32 = 960/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
720/1440 + 960/1440 = 720 + 960/1440 = 1680/1440 - 1680/1440 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 16/32 + 30/45 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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