Add 16/3 and 2/90
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 2/90
16/3 + 2/90 is 241/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
16/3 = 16 × 30/3 × 30 = 480/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
480/90 + 2/90 = 480 + 2/90 = 482/90 - 482/90 simplified gives 241/45
- So, 16/3 + 2/90 = 241/45
In mixed form: 516/45
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