Add 54/16 and 35/90
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 35/90
54/16 + 35/90 is 271/72.
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,
35/90 = 35 × 8/90 × 8 = 280/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/720 + 280/720 = 2430 + 280/720 = 2710/720 - 2710/720 simplified gives 271/72
- So, 54/16 + 35/90 = 271/72
In mixed form: 355/72
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