Add 16/6 and 56/90
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 56/90
16/6 + 56/90 is 148/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
16/6 = 16 × 15/6 × 15 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
56/90 = 56 × 1/90 × 1 = 56/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 56/90 = 240 + 56/90 = 296/90 - 296/90 simplified gives 148/45
- So, 16/6 + 56/90 = 148/45
In mixed form: 313/45
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