Add 2/16 and 90/20
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 4 10/20
2/16 + 90/20 is 37/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
2/16 = 2 × 5/16 × 5 = 10/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
90/20 = 90 × 4/20 × 4 = 360/80 - Add the two like fractions:
10/80 + 360/80 = 10 + 360/80 = 370/80 - 370/80 simplified gives 37/8
- So, 2/16 + 90/20 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8
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