Add 16/90 and 3/80
16/90 + 3/80 is 31/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
16/90 = 16 × 8/90 × 8 = 128/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
3/80 = 3 × 9/80 × 9 = 27/720 - Add the two like fractions:
128/720 + 27/720 = 128 + 27/720 = 155/720 - 155/720 simplified gives 31/144
- So, 16/90 + 3/80 = 31/144
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