Add 35/16 and 4/45
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 4/45
35/16 + 4/45 is 1639/720.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 16/45 × 16 = 64/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/720 + 64/720 = 1575 + 64/720 = 1639/720 - So, 35/16 + 4/45 = 1639/720
In mixed form: 2199/720
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