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Add 72/16 and 6/90

1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 6/90

72/16 + 6/90 is 137/30.

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,
    72/16 = 72 × 45/16 × 45 = 3240/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    6/90 = 6 × 8/90 × 8 = 48/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/720 + 48/720 = 3240 + 48/720 = 3288/720
  5. 3288/720 simplified gives 137/30
  6. So, 72/16 + 6/90 = 137/30
    In mixed form: 417/30

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