Add 16/20 and 63/90
16/20 + 63/90 is 3/2.
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,
63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 126/180 = 144 + 126/180 = 270/180 - 270/180 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 16/20 + 63/90 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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