Add 3/16 and 16/45
3/16 + 16/45 is 391/720.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 45/16 × 45 = 135/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
16/45 = 16 × 16/45 × 16 = 256/720 - Add the two like fractions:
135/720 + 256/720 = 135 + 256/720 = 391/720 - So, 3/16 + 16/45 = 391/720
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