Add 16/45 and 10/12
16/45 + 10/12 is 107/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
10/12 = 10 × 15/12 × 15 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
64/180 + 150/180 = 64 + 150/180 = 214/180 - 214/180 simplified gives 107/90
- So, 16/45 + 10/12 = 107/90
In mixed form: 117/90
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