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Add 42/16 and 5/90

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 5/90

42/16 + 5/90 is 193/72.

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,
    42/16 = 42 × 45/16 × 45 = 1890/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    5/90 = 5 × 8/90 × 8 = 40/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/720 + 40/720 = 1890 + 40/720 = 1930/720
  5. 1930/720 simplified gives 193/72
  6. So, 42/16 + 5/90 = 193/72
    In mixed form: 249/72

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