Add 16/10 and 56/90
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 56/90
16/10 + 56/90 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
16/10 = 16 × 9/10 × 9 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
56/90 = 56 × 1/90 × 1 = 56/90 - Add the two like fractions:
144/90 + 56/90 = 144 + 56/90 = 200/90 - 200/90 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 16/10 + 56/90 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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