Add 54/16 and 7/45
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 7/45
54/16 + 7/45 is 1271/360.
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,
54/16 = 54 × 45/16 × 45 = 2430/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
7/45 = 7 × 16/45 × 16 = 112/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/720 + 112/720 = 2430 + 112/720 = 2542/720 - 2542/720 simplified gives 1271/360
- So, 54/16 + 7/45 = 1271/360
In mixed form: 3191/360
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