Add 16/45 and 3/32
16/45 + 3/32 is 647/1440.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
16/45 = 16 × 32/45 × 32 = 512/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
3/32 = 3 × 45/32 × 45 = 135/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
512/1440 + 135/1440 = 512 + 135/1440 = 647/1440 - So, 16/45 + 3/32 = 647/1440
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