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Add 45/16 and 10/14

1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 10/14

45/16 + 10/14 is 395/112.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    45/16 = 45 × 7/16 × 7 = 315/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    10/14 = 10 × 8/14 × 8 = 80/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/112 + 80/112 = 315 + 80/112 = 395/112
  5. So, 45/16 + 10/14 = 395/112
    In mixed form: 359/112

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