Add 2/45 and 24/16
1st number: 2/45, 2nd number: 1 8/16
2/45 + 24/16 is 139/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 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 16 × 45 = 720,
24/16 = 24 × 45/16 × 45 = 1080/720 - Add the two like fractions:
32/720 + 1080/720 = 32 + 1080/720 = 1112/720 - 1112/720 simplified gives 139/90
- So, 2/45 + 24/16 = 139/90
In mixed form: 149/90
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