Add 45/16 and 70/12
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 5 10/12
45/16 + 70/12 is 415/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
45/16 = 45 × 3/16 × 3 = 135/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
70/12 = 70 × 4/12 × 4 = 280/48 - Add the two like fractions:
135/48 + 280/48 = 135 + 280/48 = 415/48 - So, 45/16 + 70/12 = 415/48
In mixed form: 831/48
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