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Add 24/16 and 21/90

1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 21/90

24/16 + 21/90 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    24/16 = 24 × 45/16 × 45 = 1080/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    21/90 = 21 × 8/90 × 8 = 168/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/720 + 168/720 = 1080 + 168/720 = 1248/720
  5. 1248/720 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 24/16 + 21/90 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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