Add 16/54 and 40/90
16/54 + 40/90 is 20/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
40/90 = 40 × 3/90 × 3 = 120/270 - Add the two like fractions:
80/270 + 120/270 = 80 + 120/270 = 200/270 - 200/270 simplified gives 20/27
- So, 16/54 + 40/90 = 20/27
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