Add 16/45 and 12/7
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 1 5/7
16/45 + 12/7 is 652/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
12/7 = 12 × 45/7 × 45 = 540/315 - Add the two like fractions:
112/315 + 540/315 = 112 + 540/315 = 652/315 - So, 16/45 + 12/7 = 652/315
In mixed form: 222/315
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