Add 16/90 and 30/54
16/90 + 30/54 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
16/90 = 16 × 3/90 × 3 = 48/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
48/270 + 150/270 = 48 + 150/270 = 198/270 - 198/270 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 16/90 + 30/54 = 11/15
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