Add 16/2 and 35/90
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 35/90
16/2 + 35/90 is 151/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
16/2 = 16 × 45/2 × 45 = 720/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Add the two like fractions:
720/90 + 35/90 = 720 + 35/90 = 755/90 - 755/90 simplified gives 151/18
- So, 16/2 + 35/90 = 151/18
In mixed form: 87/18
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