Add 16/90 and 49/20
1st number: 16/90, 2nd number: 2 9/20
16/90 + 49/20 is 473/180.
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,
49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 441/180 = 32 + 441/180 = 473/180 - So, 16/90 + 49/20 = 473/180
In mixed form: 2113/180
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