Add 70/45 and 1/16
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 1/16
70/45 + 1/16 is 233/144.
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,
70/45 = 70 × 16/45 × 16 = 1120/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
1/16 = 1 × 45/16 × 45 = 45/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/720 + 45/720 = 1120 + 45/720 = 1165/720 - 1165/720 simplified gives 233/144
- So, 70/45 + 1/16 = 233/144
In mixed form: 189/144
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/45+2/16 70/90+1/16 70/45+1/32 70/45+3/16 70/45+1/48 70/45+5/16 70/45+1/80 70/45+7/16