Add 16/90 and 10/8
1st number: 16/90, 2nd number: 1 2/8
16/90 + 10/8 is 257/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
16/90 = 16 × 4/90 × 4 = 64/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
10/8 = 10 × 45/8 × 45 = 450/360 - Add the two like fractions:
64/360 + 450/360 = 64 + 450/360 = 514/360 - 514/360 simplified gives 257/180
- So, 16/90 + 10/8 = 257/180
In mixed form: 177/180
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