Add 16/4 and 32/90
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 32/90
16/4 + 32/90 is 196/45.
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,
32/90 = 32 × 2/90 × 2 = 64/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 64/180 = 720 + 64/180 = 784/180 - 784/180 simplified gives 196/45
- So, 16/4 + 32/90 = 196/45
In mixed form: 416/45
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