Add 75/45 and 45/16
1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 2 13/16
75/45 + 45/16 is 215/48.
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,
45/16 = 45 × 45/16 × 45 = 2025/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/720 + 2025/720 = 1200 + 2025/720 = 3225/720 - 3225/720 simplified gives 215/48
- So, 75/45 + 45/16 = 215/48
In mixed form: 423/48
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