Add 16/45 and 8/10
16/45 + 8/10 is 52/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
8/10 = 8 × 9/10 × 9 = 72/90 - Add the two like fractions:
32/90 + 72/90 = 32 + 72/90 = 104/90 - 104/90 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 16/45 + 8/10 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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