Add 8/7 and 16/45
1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 16/45
8/7 + 16/45 is 472/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
8/7 = 8 × 45/7 × 45 = 360/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315 - Add the two like fractions:
360/315 + 112/315 = 360 + 112/315 = 472/315 - So, 8/7 + 16/45 = 472/315
In mixed form: 1157/315
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