Add 2/16 and 24/90
2/16 + 24/90 is 47/120.
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,
24/90 = 24 × 8/90 × 8 = 192/720 - Add the two like fractions:
90/720 + 192/720 = 90 + 192/720 = 282/720 - 282/720 simplified gives 47/120
- So, 2/16 + 24/90 = 47/120
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