Add 16/90 and 4/56
16/90 + 4/56 is 157/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
16/90 = 16 × 28/90 × 28 = 448/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
4/56 = 4 × 45/56 × 45 = 180/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
448/2520 + 180/2520 = 448 + 180/2520 = 628/2520 - 628/2520 simplified gives 157/630
- So, 16/90 + 4/56 = 157/630
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