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Add 2/90 and 81/5

1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 16 1/5

2/90 + 81/5 is 146/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    81/5 = 81 × 18/5 × 18 = 1458/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/90 + 1458/90 = 2 + 1458/90 = 1460/90
  5. 1460/90 simplified gives 146/9
  6. So, 2/90 + 81/5 = 146/9
    In mixed form: 162/9

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