Add 54/16 and 16/90
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 16/90
54/16 + 16/90 is 1279/360.
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,
54/16 = 54 × 45/16 × 45 = 2430/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
16/90 = 16 × 8/90 × 8 = 128/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/720 + 128/720 = 2430 + 128/720 = 2558/720 - 2558/720 simplified gives 1279/360
- So, 54/16 + 16/90 = 1279/360
In mixed form: 3199/360
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