Add 80/18 and 16/90
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 16/90
80/18 + 16/90 is 208/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Add the two like fractions:
400/90 + 16/90 = 400 + 16/90 = 416/90 - 416/90 simplified gives 208/45
- So, 80/18 + 16/90 = 208/45
In mixed form: 428/45
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