Add 16/45 and 5/60
16/45 + 5/60 is 79/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
64/180 + 15/180 = 64 + 15/180 = 79/180 - So, 16/45 + 5/60 = 79/180
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