Add 8/45 and 12/16
8/45 + 12/16 is 167/180.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 16/45 × 16 = 128/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
12/16 = 12 × 45/16 × 45 = 540/720 - Add the two like fractions:
128/720 + 540/720 = 128 + 540/720 = 668/720 - 668/720 simplified gives 167/180
- So, 8/45 + 12/16 = 167/180
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