Add 4/16 and 40/45
4/16 + 40/45 is 41/36.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 16/45 × 16 = 640/720 - Add the two like fractions:
180/720 + 640/720 = 180 + 640/720 = 820/720 - 820/720 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 4/16 + 40/45 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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