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Add 45/16 and 30/72

1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 30/72

45/16 + 30/72 is 155/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 72 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    45/16 = 45 × 9/16 × 9 = 405/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
    30/72 = 30 × 2/72 × 2 = 60/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/144 + 60/144 = 405 + 60/144 = 465/144
  5. 465/144 simplified gives 155/48
  6. So, 45/16 + 30/72 = 155/48
    In mixed form: 311/48

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