Add 5/16 and 28/90
5/16 + 28/90 is 449/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
5/16 = 5 × 45/16 × 45 = 225/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
28/90 = 28 × 8/90 × 8 = 224/720 - Add the two like fractions:
225/720 + 224/720 = 225 + 224/720 = 449/720 - So, 5/16 + 28/90 = 449/720
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