Add 1/90 and 20/16
1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 1 4/16
1/90 + 20/16 is 227/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
1/90 = 1 × 8/90 × 8 = 8/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
20/16 = 20 × 45/16 × 45 = 900/720 - Add the two like fractions:
8/720 + 900/720 = 8 + 900/720 = 908/720 - 908/720 simplified gives 227/180
- So, 1/90 + 20/16 = 227/180
In mixed form: 147/180
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