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Add 45/90 and 42/16

1st number: 45/90, 2nd number: 2 10/16

45/90 + 42/16 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    45/90 = 45 × 8/90 × 8 = 360/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    42/16 = 42 × 45/16 × 45 = 1890/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/720 + 1890/720 = 360 + 1890/720 = 2250/720
  5. 2250/720 simplified gives 25/8
  6. So, 45/90 + 42/16 = 25/8
    In mixed form: 31/8

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