Add 16/45 and 18/60
16/45 + 18/60 is 59/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
64/180 + 54/180 = 64 + 54/180 = 118/180 - 118/180 simplified gives 59/90
- So, 16/45 + 18/60 = 59/90
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