Add 4/16 and 30/45
4/16 + 30/45 is 11/12.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 45/16 × 45 = 180/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
30/45 = 30 × 16/45 × 16 = 480/720 - Add the two like fractions:
180/720 + 480/720 = 180 + 480/720 = 660/720 - 660/720 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 4/16 + 30/45 = 11/12
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