Add 16/48 and 5/90
16/48 + 5/90 is 7/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
16/48 = 16 × 15/48 × 15 = 240/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
5/90 = 5 × 8/90 × 8 = 40/720 - Add the two like fractions:
240/720 + 40/720 = 240 + 40/720 = 280/720 - 280/720 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 16/48 + 5/90 = 7/18
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