Add 64/90 and 50/16
1st number: 64/90, 2nd number: 3 2/16
64/90 + 50/16 is 1381/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
64/90 = 64 × 8/90 × 8 = 512/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
50/16 = 50 × 45/16 × 45 = 2250/720 - Add the two like fractions:
512/720 + 2250/720 = 512 + 2250/720 = 2762/720 - 2762/720 simplified gives 1381/360
- So, 64/90 + 50/16 = 1381/360
In mixed form: 3301/360
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