Add 45/16 and 2/45, Solve 2 13/16 + 2/45 as a fraction

Add 45/16 and 2/45

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 2/45

45/16 + 2/45 is 2057/720.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
45/16 = 45 × 45/16 × 45 = 2025/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720
Add the two like fractions:
2025/720 + 32/720 = 2025 + 32/720 = 2057/720
So, 45/16 + 2/45 = 2057/720
In mixed form: 2617/720

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