Add 25/16 and 42/45
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 42/45
25/16 + 42/45 is 599/240.
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,
25/16 = 25 × 45/16 × 45 = 1125/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/720 + 672/720 = 1125 + 672/720 = 1797/720 - 1797/720 simplified gives 599/240
- So, 25/16 + 42/45 = 599/240
In mixed form: 2119/240
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