Add 4/45 and 3/16
4/45 + 3/16 is 199/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
4/45 = 4 × 16/45 × 16 = 64/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
3/16 = 3 × 45/16 × 45 = 135/720 - Add the two like fractions:
64/720 + 135/720 = 64 + 135/720 = 199/720 - So, 4/45 + 3/16 = 199/720
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/45+3/16 4/45+6/16 4/90+3/16 4/45+3/32 12/45+3/16 4/45+9/16 4/45+3/48 20/45+3/16 4/45+15/16 4/45+3/80 28/45+3/16 4/45+21/16