Add 16/45 and 40/8
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 5 0/8
16/45 + 40/8 is 241/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360 - Add the two like fractions:
128/360 + 1800/360 = 128 + 1800/360 = 1928/360 - 1928/360 simplified gives 241/45
- So, 16/45 + 40/8 = 241/45
In mixed form: 516/45
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