Add 35/16 and 28/45
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 28/45
35/16 + 28/45 is 2023/720.
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,
35/16 = 35 × 45/16 × 45 = 1575/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
28/45 = 28 × 16/45 × 16 = 448/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/720 + 448/720 = 1575 + 448/720 = 2023/720 - So, 35/16 + 28/45 = 2023/720
In mixed form: 2583/720
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