Add 36/16 and 2/45
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 2/45
36/16 + 2/45 is 413/180.
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,
36/16 = 36 × 45/16 × 45 = 1620/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/720 + 32/720 = 1620 + 32/720 = 1652/720 - 1652/720 simplified gives 413/180
- So, 36/16 + 2/45 = 413/180
In mixed form: 253/180
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