Add 4/45 and 4/16
4/45 + 4/16 is 61/180.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 45/16 × 45 = 180/720 - Add the two like fractions:
64/720 + 180/720 = 64 + 180/720 = 244/720 - 244/720 simplified gives 61/180
- So, 4/45 + 4/16 = 61/180
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