Add 3/45 and 16/80
3/45 + 16/80 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
3/45 = 3 × 16/45 × 16 = 48/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
16/80 = 16 × 9/80 × 9 = 144/720 - Add the two like fractions:
48/720 + 144/720 = 48 + 144/720 = 192/720 - 192/720 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 3/45 + 16/80 = 4/15
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