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Add 28/90 and 90/16

1st number: 28/90, 2nd number: 5 10/16

28/90 + 90/16 is 2137/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    28/90 = 28 × 8/90 × 8 = 224/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    90/16 = 90 × 45/16 × 45 = 4050/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/720 + 4050/720 = 224 + 4050/720 = 4274/720
  5. 4274/720 simplified gives 2137/360
  6. So, 28/90 + 90/16 = 2137/360
    In mixed form: 5337/360

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