Add 35/16 and 10/90
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 10/90
35/16 + 10/90 is 331/144.
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,
35/16 = 35 × 45/16 × 45 = 1575/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
10/90 = 10 × 8/90 × 8 = 80/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/720 + 80/720 = 1575 + 80/720 = 1655/720 - 1655/720 simplified gives 331/144
- So, 35/16 + 10/90 = 331/144
In mixed form: 243/144
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