Add 5/90 and 7/16
5/90 + 7/16 is 71/144.
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,
5/90 = 5 × 8/90 × 8 = 40/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
7/16 = 7 × 45/16 × 45 = 315/720 - Add the two like fractions:
40/720 + 315/720 = 40 + 315/720 = 355/720 - 355/720 simplified gives 71/144
- So, 5/90 + 7/16 = 71/144
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