Add 3/16 and 96/90
1st number: 3/16, 2nd number: 1 6/90
3/16 + 96/90 is 301/240.
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,
96/90 = 96 × 8/90 × 8 = 768/720 - Add the two like fractions:
135/720 + 768/720 = 135 + 768/720 = 903/720 - 903/720 simplified gives 301/240
- So, 3/16 + 96/90 = 301/240
In mixed form: 161/240
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