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Add 81/48 and 16/90

1st number: 1 33/48, 2nd number: 16/90

81/48 + 16/90 is 1343/720.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    81/48 = 81 × 15/48 × 15 = 1215/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    16/90 = 16 × 8/90 × 8 = 128/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/720 + 128/720 = 1215 + 128/720 = 1343/720
  5. So, 81/48 + 16/90 = 1343/720
    In mixed form: 1623/720

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