Add 35/16 and 20/45
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 20/45
35/16 + 20/45 is 379/144.
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,
35/16 = 35 × 45/16 × 45 = 1575/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
20/45 = 20 × 16/45 × 16 = 320/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/720 + 320/720 = 1575 + 320/720 = 1895/720 - 1895/720 simplified gives 379/144
- So, 35/16 + 20/45 = 379/144
In mixed form: 291/144
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