Add 5/2 and 16/90
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 16/90
5/2 + 16/90 is 241/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
5/2 = 5 × 45/2 × 45 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 16/90 = 225 + 16/90 = 241/90 - So, 5/2 + 16/90 = 241/90
In mixed form: 261/90
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