Add 6/45 and 45/16
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 2 13/16
6/45 + 45/16 is 707/240.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 16/45 × 16 = 96/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
45/16 = 45 × 45/16 × 45 = 2025/720 - Add the two like fractions:
96/720 + 2025/720 = 96 + 2025/720 = 2121/720 - 2121/720 simplified gives 707/240
- So, 6/45 + 45/16 = 707/240
In mixed form: 2227/240
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