Add 16/24 and 3/90
16/24 + 3/90 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
16/24 = 16 × 15/24 × 15 = 240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 12/360 = 240 + 12/360 = 252/360 - 252/360 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 16/24 + 3/90 = 7/10
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