Add 16/45 and 15/50
16/45 + 15/50 is 59/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
16/45 = 16 × 10/45 × 10 = 160/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
15/50 = 15 × 9/50 × 9 = 135/450 - Add the two like fractions:
160/450 + 135/450 = 160 + 135/450 = 295/450 - 295/450 simplified gives 59/90
- So, 16/45 + 15/50 = 59/90
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