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Add 16/4 and 12/45

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 12/45

16/4 + 12/45 is 64/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    16/4 = 16 × 45/4 × 45 = 720/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/180 + 48/180 = 720 + 48/180 = 768/180
  5. 768/180 simplified gives 64/15
  6. So, 16/4 + 12/45 = 64/15
    In mixed form: 44/15

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