Add 16/14 and 75/90
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 75/90
16/14 + 75/90 is 83/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
16/14 = 16 × 45/14 × 45 = 720/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
75/90 = 75 × 7/90 × 7 = 525/630 - Add the two like fractions:
720/630 + 525/630 = 720 + 525/630 = 1245/630 - 1245/630 simplified gives 83/42
- So, 16/14 + 75/90 = 83/42
In mixed form: 141/42
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