Add 56/18 and 16/45
1st number: 3 2/18, 2nd number: 16/45
56/18 + 16/45 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
56/18 = 56 × 5/18 × 5 = 280/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Add the two like fractions:
280/90 + 32/90 = 280 + 32/90 = 312/90 - 312/90 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 56/18 + 16/45 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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