Add 36/16 and 42/90
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 42/90
36/16 + 42/90 is 163/60.
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,
36/16 = 36 × 45/16 × 45 = 1620/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
42/90 = 42 × 8/90 × 8 = 336/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/720 + 336/720 = 1620 + 336/720 = 1956/720 - 1956/720 simplified gives 163/60
- So, 36/16 + 42/90 = 163/60
In mixed form: 243/60
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