Add 45/70 and 15/16
45/70 + 15/16 is 177/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
45/70 = 45 × 8/70 × 8 = 360/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
15/16 = 15 × 35/16 × 35 = 525/560 - Add the two like fractions:
360/560 + 525/560 = 360 + 525/560 = 885/560 - 885/560 simplified gives 177/112
- So, 45/70 + 15/16 = 177/112
In mixed form: 165/112
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