Add 30/45 and 5/16
30/45 + 5/16 is 47/48.
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,
30/45 = 30 × 16/45 × 16 = 480/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
5/16 = 5 × 45/16 × 45 = 225/720 - Add the two like fractions:
480/720 + 225/720 = 480 + 225/720 = 705/720 - 705/720 simplified gives 47/48
- So, 30/45 + 5/16 = 47/48
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