Add 16/4 and 30/90
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 30/90
16/4 + 30/90 is 13/3.
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,
30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 60/180 = 720 + 60/180 = 780/180 - 780/180 simplified gives 13/3
- So, 16/4 + 30/90 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3
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