Add 2/16 and 20/90
2/16 + 20/90 is 25/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
2/16 = 2 × 45/16 × 45 = 90/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
20/90 = 20 × 8/90 × 8 = 160/720 - Add the two like fractions:
90/720 + 160/720 = 90 + 160/720 = 250/720 - 250/720 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 2/16 + 20/90 = 25/72
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