Add 21/90 and 2/16
21/90 + 2/16 is 43/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
21/90 = 21 × 8/90 × 8 = 168/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
2/16 = 2 × 45/16 × 45 = 90/720 - Add the two like fractions:
168/720 + 90/720 = 168 + 90/720 = 258/720 - 258/720 simplified gives 43/120
- So, 21/90 + 2/16 = 43/120
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