Add 16/45 and 18/12
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 1 6/12
16/45 + 18/12 is 167/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
18/12 = 18 × 15/12 × 15 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
64/180 + 270/180 = 64 + 270/180 = 334/180 - 334/180 simplified gives 167/90
- So, 16/45 + 18/12 = 167/90
In mixed form: 177/90
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