Add 18/16 and 7/45
1st number: 1 2/16, 2nd number: 7/45
18/16 + 7/45 is 461/360.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 16/45 × 16 = 112/720 - Add the two like fractions:
810/720 + 112/720 = 810 + 112/720 = 922/720 - 922/720 simplified gives 461/360
- So, 18/16 + 7/45 = 461/360
In mixed form: 1101/360
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