Add 1/3 and 16/90
1/3 + 16/90 is 23/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
1/3 = 1 × 30/3 × 30 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
30/90 + 16/90 = 30 + 16/90 = 46/90 - 46/90 simplified gives 23/45
- So, 1/3 + 16/90 = 23/45
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