Add 70/54 and 16/90
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 16/90
70/54 + 16/90 is 199/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
16/90 = 16 × 3/90 × 3 = 48/270 - Add the two like fractions:
350/270 + 48/270 = 350 + 48/270 = 398/270 - 398/270 simplified gives 199/135
- So, 70/54 + 16/90 = 199/135
In mixed form: 164/135
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