Add 5/45 and 15/16
5/45 + 15/16 is 151/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
5/45 = 5 × 16/45 × 16 = 80/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
15/16 = 15 × 45/16 × 45 = 675/720 - Add the two like fractions:
80/720 + 675/720 = 80 + 675/720 = 755/720 - 755/720 simplified gives 151/144
- So, 5/45 + 15/16 = 151/144
In mixed form: 17/144
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