Add 4/16 and 6/45
4/16 + 6/45 is 23/60.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720 - Add the two like fractions:
180/720 + 96/720 = 180 + 96/720 = 276/720 - 276/720 simplified gives 23/60
- So, 4/16 + 6/45 = 23/60
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