Add 16/14 and 9/90
1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 9/90
16/14 + 9/90 is 87/70.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 7/90 × 7 = 63/630 - Add the two like fractions:
720/630 + 63/630 = 720 + 63/630 = 783/630 - 783/630 simplified gives 87/70
- So, 16/14 + 9/90 = 87/70
In mixed form: 117/70
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