Add 16/9 and 45/90
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 45/90
16/9 + 45/90 is 41/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
16/9 = 16 × 10/9 × 10 = 160/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
45/90 = 45 × 1/90 × 1 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
160/90 + 45/90 = 160 + 45/90 = 205/90 - 205/90 simplified gives 41/18
- So, 16/9 + 45/90 = 41/18
In mixed form: 25/18
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