Add 49/90 and 8/16
49/90 + 8/16 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
49/90 = 49 × 8/90 × 8 = 392/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
8/16 = 8 × 45/16 × 45 = 360/720 - Add the two like fractions:
392/720 + 360/720 = 392 + 360/720 = 752/720 - 752/720 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 49/90 + 8/16 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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