Add 16/8 and 42/90
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 42/90
16/8 + 42/90 is 37/15.
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,
42/90 = 42 × 4/90 × 4 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
720/360 + 168/360 = 720 + 168/360 = 888/360 - 888/360 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 16/8 + 42/90 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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