Add 6/2 and 16/90
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 16/90
6/2 + 16/90 is 143/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
6/2 = 6 × 45/2 × 45 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 16/90 = 270 + 16/90 = 286/90 - 286/90 simplified gives 143/45
- So, 6/2 + 16/90 = 143/45
In mixed form: 38/45
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