Add 45/10 and 3/16
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 3/16
45/10 + 3/16 is 75/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
45/10 = 45 × 8/10 × 8 = 360/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
3/16 = 3 × 5/16 × 5 = 15/80 - Add the two like fractions:
360/80 + 15/80 = 360 + 15/80 = 375/80 - 375/80 simplified gives 75/16
- So, 45/10 + 3/16 = 75/16
In mixed form: 411/16
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