Add 16/7 and 24/90
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 24/90
16/7 + 24/90 is 268/105.
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,
24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/630 + 168/630 = 1440 + 168/630 = 1608/630 - 1608/630 simplified gives 268/105
- So, 16/7 + 24/90 = 268/105
In mixed form: 258/105
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