Add 16/90 and 9/50
16/90 + 9/50 is 161/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
16/90 = 16 × 5/90 × 5 = 80/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450 - Add the two like fractions:
80/450 + 81/450 = 80 + 81/450 = 161/450 - So, 16/90 + 9/50 = 161/450
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