Add 9/45 and 7/16
9/45 + 7/16 is 51/80.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 16/45 × 16 = 144/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
7/16 = 7 × 45/16 × 45 = 315/720 - Add the two like fractions:
144/720 + 315/720 = 144 + 315/720 = 459/720 - 459/720 simplified gives 51/80
- So, 9/45 + 7/16 = 51/80
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