Add 16/90 and 81/60
1st number: 16/90, 2nd number: 1 21/60
16/90 + 81/60 is 55/36.
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,
81/60 = 81 × 3/60 × 3 = 243/180 - Add the two like fractions:
32/180 + 243/180 = 32 + 243/180 = 275/180 - 275/180 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 16/90 + 81/60 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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