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Add 36/16 and 21/90

1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 21/90

36/16 + 21/90 is 149/60.

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,
    36/16 = 36 × 45/16 × 45 = 1620/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    21/90 = 21 × 8/90 × 8 = 168/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/720 + 168/720 = 1620 + 168/720 = 1788/720
  5. 1788/720 simplified gives 149/60
  6. So, 36/16 + 21/90 = 149/60
    In mixed form: 229/60

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