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Add 45/14 and 40/16

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 2 8/16

45/14 + 40/16 is 40/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    45/14 = 45 × 8/14 × 8 = 360/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    40/16 = 40 × 7/16 × 7 = 280/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/112 + 280/112 = 360 + 280/112 = 640/112
  5. 640/112 simplified gives 40/7
  6. So, 45/14 + 40/16 = 40/7
    In mixed form: 55/7

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