Add 70/45 and 2/16
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 2/16
70/45 + 2/16 is 121/72.
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,
2/16 = 2 × 45/16 × 45 = 90/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/720 + 90/720 = 1120 + 90/720 = 1210/720 - 1210/720 simplified gives 121/72
- So, 70/45 + 2/16 = 121/72
In mixed form: 149/72
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