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Add 35/16 and 80/90

1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 80/90

35/16 + 80/90 is 443/144.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    35/16 = 35 × 45/16 × 45 = 1575/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    80/90 = 80 × 8/90 × 8 = 640/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/720 + 640/720 = 1575 + 640/720 = 2215/720
  5. 2215/720 simplified gives 443/144
  6. So, 35/16 + 80/90 = 443/144
    In mixed form: 311/144

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