Add 10/16 and 80/90
10/16 + 80/90 is 109/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
10/16 = 10 × 45/16 × 45 = 450/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
80/90 = 80 × 8/90 × 8 = 640/720 - Add the two like fractions:
450/720 + 640/720 = 450 + 640/720 = 1090/720 - 1090/720 simplified gives 109/72
- So, 10/16 + 80/90 = 109/72
In mixed form: 137/72
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