Add 16/45 and 24/90
16/45 + 24/90 is 28/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
32/90 + 24/90 = 32 + 24/90 = 56/90 - 56/90 simplified gives 28/45
- So, 16/45 + 24/90 = 28/45
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