Add 84/16 and 9/90
1st number: 5 4/16, 2nd number: 9/90
84/16 + 9/90 is 107/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
84/16 = 84 × 45/16 × 45 = 3780/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
9/90 = 9 × 8/90 × 8 = 72/720 - Add the two like fractions:
3780/720 + 72/720 = 3780 + 72/720 = 3852/720 - 3852/720 simplified gives 107/20
- So, 84/16 + 9/90 = 107/20
In mixed form: 57/20
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