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Add 16/90 and 27/30

16/90 + 27/30 is 97/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    27/30 = 27 × 3/30 × 3 = 81/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/90 + 81/90 = 16 + 81/90 = 97/90
  5. So, 16/90 + 27/30 = 97/90
    In mixed form: 17/90

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