Add 16/7 and 15/90
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 15/90
16/7 + 15/90 is 103/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
16/7 = 16 × 90/7 × 90 = 1440/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
15/90 = 15 × 7/90 × 7 = 105/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/630 + 105/630 = 1440 + 105/630 = 1545/630 - 1545/630 simplified gives 103/42
- So, 16/7 + 15/90 = 103/42
In mixed form: 219/42
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