Add 21/45 and 16/72
21/45 + 16/72 is 31/45.
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,
21/45 = 21 × 8/45 × 8 = 168/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
16/72 = 16 × 5/72 × 5 = 80/360 - Add the two like fractions:
168/360 + 80/360 = 168 + 80/360 = 248/360 - 248/360 simplified gives 31/45
- So, 21/45 + 16/72 = 31/45
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