Add 30/16 and 5/45
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 5/45
30/16 + 5/45 is 143/72.
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,
30/16 = 30 × 45/16 × 45 = 1350/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
5/45 = 5 × 16/45 × 16 = 80/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/720 + 80/720 = 1350 + 80/720 = 1430/720 - 1430/720 simplified gives 143/72
- So, 30/16 + 5/45 = 143/72
In mixed form: 171/72
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