Add 16/9 and 90/35
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 2 20/35
16/9 + 90/35 is 274/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
16/9 = 16 × 35/9 × 35 = 560/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
90/35 = 90 × 9/35 × 9 = 810/315 - Add the two like fractions:
560/315 + 810/315 = 560 + 810/315 = 1370/315 - 1370/315 simplified gives 274/63
- So, 16/9 + 90/35 = 274/63
In mixed form: 422/63
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