Add 16/12 and 1/90
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 1/90
16/12 + 1/90 is 121/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
16/12 = 16 × 15/12 × 15 = 240/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 2/180 = 240 + 2/180 = 242/180 - 242/180 simplified gives 121/90
- So, 16/12 + 1/90 = 121/90
In mixed form: 131/90
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