Add 16/45 and 42/36
1st number: 16/45, 2nd number: 1 6/36
16/45 + 42/36 is 137/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
64/180 + 210/180 = 64 + 210/180 = 274/180 - 274/180 simplified gives 137/90
- So, 16/45 + 42/36 = 137/90
In mixed form: 147/90
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