Add 16/36 and 2/90
16/36 + 2/90 is 7/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180 - Add the two like fractions:
80/180 + 4/180 = 80 + 4/180 = 84/180 - 84/180 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 16/36 + 2/90 = 7/15
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