Add 42/45 and 7/16
42/45 + 7/16 is 329/240.
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,
42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
7/16 = 7 × 45/16 × 45 = 315/720 - Add the two like fractions:
672/720 + 315/720 = 672 + 315/720 = 987/720 - 987/720 simplified gives 329/240
- So, 42/45 + 7/16 = 329/240
In mixed form: 189/240
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