Add 16/90 and 90/50
1st number: 16/90, 2nd number: 1 40/50
16/90 + 90/50 is 89/45.
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,
90/50 = 90 × 9/50 × 9 = 810/450 - Add the two like fractions:
80/450 + 810/450 = 80 + 810/450 = 890/450 - 890/450 simplified gives 89/45
- So, 16/90 + 90/50 = 89/45
In mixed form: 144/45
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