Add 2/16 and 98/90
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 1 8/90
2/16 + 98/90 is 437/360.
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,
98/90 = 98 × 8/90 × 8 = 784/720 - Add the two like fractions:
90/720 + 784/720 = 90 + 784/720 = 874/720 - 874/720 simplified gives 437/360
- So, 2/16 + 98/90 = 437/360
In mixed form: 177/360
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