Add 90/16 and 21/27
1st number: 5 10/16, 2nd number: 21/27
90/16 + 21/27 is 461/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
90/16 = 90 × 27/16 × 27 = 2430/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
21/27 = 21 × 16/27 × 16 = 336/432 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/432 + 336/432 = 2430 + 336/432 = 2766/432 - 2766/432 simplified gives 461/72
- So, 90/16 + 21/27 = 461/72
In mixed form: 629/72
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