Add 30/20 and 16/90
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 16/90
30/20 + 16/90 is 151/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
30/20 = 30 × 9/20 × 9 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 32/180 = 270 + 32/180 = 302/180 - 302/180 simplified gives 151/90
- So, 30/20 + 16/90 = 151/90
In mixed form: 161/90
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