Add 16/90 and 48/20
1st number: 16/90, 2nd number: 2 8/20
16/90 + 48/20 is 116/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
48/20 = 48 × 9/20 × 9 = 432/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 432/180 = 32 + 432/180 = 464/180 - 464/180 simplified gives 116/45
- So, 16/90 + 48/20 = 116/45
In mixed form: 226/45
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