Add 16/45 and 45/7, Solve 16/45 + 6 3/7 as a fraction

Add 16/45 and 45/7

1^st number: 16/45, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

16/45 + 45/7 is 2137/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
45/7 = 45 × 45/7 × 45 = 2025/315
Add the two like fractions:
112/315 + 2025/315 = 112 + 2025/315 = 2137/315
So, 16/45 + 45/7 = 2137/315
In mixed form: 6247/315

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