Add 60/16 and 50/90
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 50/90
60/16 + 50/90 is 155/36.
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,
60/16 = 60 × 45/16 × 45 = 2700/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
50/90 = 50 × 8/90 × 8 = 400/720 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/720 + 400/720 = 2700 + 400/720 = 3100/720 - 3100/720 simplified gives 155/36
- So, 60/16 + 50/90 = 155/36
In mixed form: 411/36
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