Add 7/16 and 21/90
7/16 + 21/90 is 161/240.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 45/16 × 45 = 315/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
21/90 = 21 × 8/90 × 8 = 168/720 - Add the two like fractions:
315/720 + 168/720 = 315 + 168/720 = 483/720 - 483/720 simplified gives 161/240
- So, 7/16 + 21/90 = 161/240
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