Add 16/35 and 54/90
16/35 + 54/90 is 37/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
16/35 = 16 × 18/35 × 18 = 288/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
54/90 = 54 × 7/90 × 7 = 378/630 - Add the two like fractions:
288/630 + 378/630 = 288 + 378/630 = 666/630 - 666/630 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 16/35 + 54/90 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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