Add 16/45 and 2/75
16/45 + 2/75 is 86/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
16/45 = 16 × 5/45 × 5 = 80/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225 - Add the two like fractions:
80/225 + 6/225 = 80 + 6/225 = 86/225 - So, 16/45 + 2/75 = 86/225
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