Add 16/12 and 7/90
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 7/90
16/12 + 7/90 is 127/90.
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,
7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180 - Add the two like fractions:
240/180 + 14/180 = 240 + 14/180 = 254/180 - 254/180 simplified gives 127/90
- So, 16/12 + 7/90 = 127/90
In mixed form: 137/90
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