Add 35/16 and 2/90
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 2/90
35/16 + 2/90 is 1591/720.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 8/90 × 8 = 16/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/720 + 16/720 = 1575 + 16/720 = 1591/720 - So, 35/16 + 2/90 = 1591/720
In mixed form: 2151/720
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