Add 3/16 and 42/90
3/16 + 42/90 is 157/240.
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,
42/90 = 42 × 8/90 × 8 = 336/720 - Add the two like fractions:
135/720 + 336/720 = 135 + 336/720 = 471/720 - 471/720 simplified gives 157/240
- So, 3/16 + 42/90 = 157/240
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