Add 16/24 and 35/90
16/24 + 35/90 is 19/18.
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,
35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 140/360 = 240 + 140/360 = 380/360 - 380/360 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 16/24 + 35/90 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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