Add 16/45 and 25/10
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 2 5/10
16/45 + 25/10 is 257/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 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 10 × 9 = 90,
25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90 - Add the two like fractions:
32/90 + 225/90 = 32 + 225/90 = 257/90 - So, 16/45 + 25/10 = 257/90
In mixed form: 277/90
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