Add 16/75 and 50/90
16/75 + 50/90 is 173/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
16/75 = 16 × 6/75 × 6 = 96/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
50/90 = 50 × 5/90 × 5 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
96/450 + 250/450 = 96 + 250/450 = 346/450 - 346/450 simplified gives 173/225
- So, 16/75 + 50/90 = 173/225
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