Add 45/16 and 8/10
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 8/10
45/16 + 8/10 is 289/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 10 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
45/16 = 45 × 5/16 × 5 = 225/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
8/10 = 8 × 8/10 × 8 = 64/80 - Add the two like fractions:
225/80 + 64/80 = 225 + 64/80 = 289/80 - So, 45/16 + 8/10 = 289/80
In mixed form: 349/80
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