Add 16/3 and 49/90
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 49/90
16/3 + 49/90 is 529/90.
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,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Add the two like fractions:
480/90 + 49/90 = 480 + 49/90 = 529/90 - So, 16/3 + 49/90 = 529/90
In mixed form: 579/90
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