Add 16/45 and 10/16
16/45 + 10/16 is 353/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
16/45 = 16 × 16/45 × 16 = 256/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
10/16 = 10 × 45/16 × 45 = 450/720 - Add the two like fractions:
256/720 + 450/720 = 256 + 450/720 = 706/720 - 706/720 simplified gives 353/360
- So, 16/45 + 10/16 = 353/360
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