Add 3/16 and 27/90
3/16 + 27/90 is 39/80.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 45/16 × 45 = 135/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
27/90 = 27 × 8/90 × 8 = 216/720 - Add the two like fractions:
135/720 + 216/720 = 135 + 216/720 = 351/720 - 351/720 simplified gives 39/80
- So, 3/16 + 27/90 = 39/80
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