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Add 84/16 and 45/90

1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 45/90

84/16 + 45/90 is 23/4.

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,
    84/16 = 84 × 45/16 × 45 = 3780/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    45/90 = 45 × 8/90 × 8 = 360/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/720 + 360/720 = 3780 + 360/720 = 4140/720
  5. 4140/720 simplified gives 23/4
  6. So, 84/16 + 45/90 = 23/4
    In mixed form: 53/4

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