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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    1/90 = 1 × 8/90 × 8 = 8/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    20/16 = 20 × 45/16 × 45 = 900/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/720 + 900/720 = 8 + 900/720 = 908/720
  5. 908/720 simplified gives 227/180
  6. So, 1/90 + 20/16 = 227/180
    In mixed form: 147/180

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