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Add 7/16 and 54/90

7/16 + 54/90 is 83/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    7/16 = 7 × 45/16 × 45 = 315/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    54/90 = 54 × 8/90 × 8 = 432/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/720 + 432/720 = 315 + 432/720 = 747/720
  5. 747/720 simplified gives 83/80
  6. So, 7/16 + 54/90 = 83/80
    In mixed form: 13/80

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