Add 16/90 and 2/20
16/90 + 2/20 is 5/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 18/180 = 32 + 18/180 = 50/180 - 50/180 simplified gives 5/18
- So, 16/90 + 2/20 = 5/18
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