Add 48/7 and 16/90
1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 16/90
48/7 + 16/90 is 2216/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
48/7 = 48 × 90/7 × 90 = 4320/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630 - Add the two like fractions:
4320/630 + 112/630 = 4320 + 112/630 = 4432/630 - 4432/630 simplified gives 2216/315
- So, 48/7 + 16/90 = 2216/315
In mixed form: 711/315
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