Add 45/80 and 15/16
45/80 + 15/16 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
15/16 = 15 × 5/16 × 5 = 75/80 - Add the two like fractions:
45/80 + 75/80 = 45 + 75/80 = 120/80 - 120/80 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 45/80 + 15/16 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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