Add 16/56 and 1/90
16/56 + 1/90 is 187/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
16/56 = 16 × 45/56 × 45 = 720/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
1/90 = 1 × 28/90 × 28 = 28/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
720/2520 + 28/2520 = 720 + 28/2520 = 748/2520 - 748/2520 simplified gives 187/630
- So, 16/56 + 1/90 = 187/630
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