Add 16/20 and 49/90
16/20 + 49/90 is 121/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 98/180 = 144 + 98/180 = 242/180 - 242/180 simplified gives 121/90
- So, 16/20 + 49/90 = 121/90
In mixed form: 131/90
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