Add 24/16 and 1/90
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 1/90
24/16 + 1/90 is 68/45.
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,
24/16 = 24 × 45/16 × 45 = 1080/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
1/90 = 1 × 8/90 × 8 = 8/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/720 + 8/720 = 1080 + 8/720 = 1088/720 - 1088/720 simplified gives 68/45
- So, 24/16 + 1/90 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45
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