Add 16/24 and 5/90
16/24 + 5/90 is 13/18.
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,
5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
240/360 + 20/360 = 240 + 20/360 = 260/360 - 260/360 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 16/24 + 5/90 = 13/18
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