Add 16/90 and 4/12
16/90 + 4/12 is 23/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 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 12 × 15 = 180,
4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 60/180 = 32 + 60/180 = 92/180 - 92/180 simplified gives 23/45
- So, 16/90 + 4/12 = 23/45
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