Add 16/45 and 14/6
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 2 2/6
16/45 + 14/6 is 121/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
14/6 = 14 × 15/6 × 15 = 210/90 - Add the two like fractions:
32/90 + 210/90 = 32 + 210/90 = 242/90 - 242/90 simplified gives 121/45
- So, 16/45 + 14/6 = 121/45
In mixed form: 231/45
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