Add 45/6 and 15/16
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 15/16
45/6 + 15/16 is 135/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
45/6 = 45 × 8/6 × 8 = 360/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
15/16 = 15 × 3/16 × 3 = 45/48 - Add the two like fractions:
360/48 + 45/48 = 360 + 45/48 = 405/48 - 405/48 simplified gives 135/16
- So, 45/6 + 15/16 = 135/16
In mixed form: 87/16
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