Add 27/16 and 35/90
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 35/90
27/16 + 35/90 is 299/144.
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,
27/16 = 27 × 45/16 × 45 = 1215/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
35/90 = 35 × 8/90 × 8 = 280/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/720 + 280/720 = 1215 + 280/720 = 1495/720 - 1495/720 simplified gives 299/144
- So, 27/16 + 35/90 = 299/144
In mixed form: 211/144
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