Add 42/8 and 16/90
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 16/90
42/8 + 16/90 is 977/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
16/90 = 16 × 4/90 × 4 = 64/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/360 + 64/360 = 1890 + 64/360 = 1954/360 - 1954/360 simplified gives 977/180
- So, 42/8 + 16/90 = 977/180
In mixed form: 577/180
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