Add 7/16 and 7/45
7/16 + 7/45 is 427/720.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 45/16 × 45 = 315/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
7/45 = 7 × 16/45 × 16 = 112/720 - Add the two like fractions:
315/720 + 112/720 = 315 + 112/720 = 427/720 - So, 7/16 + 7/45 = 427/720
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