Add 16/90 and 48/60
16/90 + 48/60 is 44/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 144/180 = 32 + 144/180 = 176/180 - 176/180 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 16/90 + 48/60 = 44/45
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