Add 16/90 and 2/45
16/90 + 2/45 is 2/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
16/90 + 4/90 = 16 + 4/90 = 20/90 - 20/90 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 16/90 + 2/45 = 2/9
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