Add 45/40 and 16/30, Solve 1 5/40 + 16/30 as a fraction

Add 45/40 and 16/30

1^st number: 1 5/40, 2^nd number: 16/30

45/40 + 16/30 is 199/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
45/40 = 45 × 3/40 × 3 = 135/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120
Add the two like fractions:
135/120 + 64/120 = 135 + 64/120 = 199/120
So, 45/40 + 16/30 = 199/120
In mixed form: 179/120

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