Add 25/45 and 4/16
25/45 + 4/16 is 29/36.
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,
25/45 = 25 × 16/45 × 16 = 400/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
4/16 = 4 × 45/16 × 45 = 180/720 - Add the two like fractions:
400/720 + 180/720 = 400 + 180/720 = 580/720 - 580/720 simplified gives 29/36
- So, 25/45 + 4/16 = 29/36
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