Add 2/45 and 16/80
2/45 + 16/80 is 11/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
16/80 = 16 × 9/80 × 9 = 144/720 - Add the two like fractions:
32/720 + 144/720 = 32 + 144/720 = 176/720 - 176/720 simplified gives 11/45
- So, 2/45 + 16/80 = 11/45
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