Add 16/90 and 5/54
16/90 + 5/54 is 73/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
16/90 = 16 × 3/90 × 3 = 48/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Add the two like fractions:
48/270 + 25/270 = 48 + 25/270 = 73/270 - So, 16/90 + 5/54 = 73/270
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