Add 16/27 and 16/90
16/27 + 16/90 is 104/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
16/27 = 16 × 10/27 × 10 = 160/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
16/90 = 16 × 3/90 × 3 = 48/270 - Add the two like fractions:
160/270 + 48/270 = 160 + 48/270 = 208/270 - 208/270 simplified gives 104/135
- So, 16/27 + 16/90 = 104/135
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