Add 54/16 and 2/90
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 2/90
54/16 + 2/90 is 1223/360.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 8/90 × 8 = 16/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/720 + 16/720 = 2430 + 16/720 = 2446/720 - 2446/720 simplified gives 1223/360
- So, 54/16 + 2/90 = 1223/360
In mixed form: 3143/360
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