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Add 72/16 and 7/90

1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 7/90

72/16 + 7/90 is 206/45.

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,
    7/90 = 7 × 8/90 × 8 = 56/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/720 + 56/720 = 3240 + 56/720 = 3296/720
  5. 3296/720 simplified gives 206/45
  6. So, 72/16 + 7/90 = 206/45
    In mixed form: 426/45

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