Add 5/16 and 6/90
5/16 + 6/90 is 91/240.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 8/90 × 8 = 48/720 - Add the two like fractions:
225/720 + 48/720 = 225 + 48/720 = 273/720 - 273/720 simplified gives 91/240
- So, 5/16 + 6/90 = 91/240
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