Add 75/45 and 3/16
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 3/16
75/45 + 3/16 is 89/48.
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,
75/45 = 75 × 16/45 × 16 = 1200/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
3/16 = 3 × 45/16 × 45 = 135/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/720 + 135/720 = 1200 + 135/720 = 1335/720 - 1335/720 simplified gives 89/48
- So, 75/45 + 3/16 = 89/48
In mixed form: 141/48
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