Add 16/8 and 15/90
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 15/90
16/8 + 15/90 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
16/8 = 16 × 45/8 × 45 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
720/360 + 60/360 = 720 + 60/360 = 780/360 - 780/360 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 16/8 + 15/90 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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