Add 16/45 and 12/8
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 1 4/8
16/45 + 12/8 is 167/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
12/8 = 12 × 45/8 × 45 = 540/360 - Add the two like fractions:
128/360 + 540/360 = 128 + 540/360 = 668/360 - 668/360 simplified gives 167/90
- So, 16/45 + 12/8 = 167/90
In mixed form: 177/90
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