Add 40/16 and 3/90
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 3/90
40/16 + 3/90 is 38/15.
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,
40/16 = 40 × 45/16 × 45 = 1800/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/720 + 24/720 = 1800 + 24/720 = 1824/720 - 1824/720 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 40/16 + 3/90 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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