Add 16/4 and 24/90
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 24/90
16/4 + 24/90 is 64/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
16/4 = 16 × 45/4 × 45 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 48/180 = 720 + 48/180 = 768/180 - 768/180 simplified gives 64/15
- So, 16/4 + 24/90 = 64/15
In mixed form: 44/15
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