Add 16/45 and 7/48
16/45 + 7/48 is 361/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
16/45 = 16 × 16/45 × 16 = 256/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
7/48 = 7 × 15/48 × 15 = 105/720 - Add the two like fractions:
256/720 + 105/720 = 256 + 105/720 = 361/720 - So, 16/45 + 7/48 = 361/720
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