Add 80/90 and 3/16
80/90 + 3/16 is 155/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
80/90 = 80 × 8/90 × 8 = 640/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
3/16 = 3 × 45/16 × 45 = 135/720 - Add the two like fractions:
640/720 + 135/720 = 640 + 135/720 = 775/720 - 775/720 simplified gives 155/144
- So, 80/90 + 3/16 = 155/144
In mixed form: 111/144
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