Add 45/8 and 16/45
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 16/45
45/8 + 16/45 is 2153/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
45/8 = 45 × 45/8 × 45 = 2025/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
16/45 = 16 × 8/45 × 8 = 128/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/360 + 128/360 = 2025 + 128/360 = 2153/360 - So, 45/8 + 16/45 = 2153/360
In mixed form: 5353/360
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