Add 45/14 and 16/30
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 16/30
45/14 + 16/30 is 787/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
45/14 = 45 × 15/14 × 15 = 675/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Add the two like fractions:
675/210 + 112/210 = 675 + 112/210 = 787/210 - So, 45/14 + 16/30 = 787/210
In mixed form: 3157/210
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