Add 9/16 and 36/90
9/16 + 36/90 is 77/80.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 45/16 × 45 = 405/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
36/90 = 36 × 8/90 × 8 = 288/720 - Add the two like fractions:
405/720 + 288/720 = 405 + 288/720 = 693/720 - 693/720 simplified gives 77/80
- So, 9/16 + 36/90 = 77/80
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