Add 48/5 and 16/90
1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 16/90
48/5 + 16/90 is 88/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
48/5 = 48 × 18/5 × 18 = 864/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
864/90 + 16/90 = 864 + 16/90 = 880/90 - 880/90 simplified gives 88/9
- So, 48/5 + 16/90 = 88/9
In mixed form: 97/9
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