Add 2/45 and 16/72
2/45 + 16/72 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
16/360 + 80/360 = 16 + 80/360 = 96/360 - 96/360 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 2/45 + 16/72 = 4/15
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