Add 5/16 and 4/45
5/16 + 4/45 is 289/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
5/16 = 5 × 45/16 × 45 = 225/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
4/45 = 4 × 16/45 × 16 = 64/720 - Add the two like fractions:
225/720 + 64/720 = 225 + 64/720 = 289/720 - So, 5/16 + 4/45 = 289/720
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