Add 18/16 and 3/45
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 3/45
18/16 + 3/45 is 143/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
18/16 = 18 × 45/16 × 45 = 810/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
3/45 = 3 × 16/45 × 16 = 48/720 - Add the two like fractions:
810/720 + 48/720 = 810 + 48/720 = 858/720 - 858/720 simplified gives 143/120
- So, 18/16 + 3/45 = 143/120
In mixed form: 123/120
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