Add 90/27 and 5/16
1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 5/16
90/27 + 5/16 is 175/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
90/27 = 90 × 16/27 × 16 = 1440/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
5/16 = 5 × 27/16 × 27 = 135/432 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/432 + 135/432 = 1440 + 135/432 = 1575/432 - 1575/432 simplified gives 175/48
- So, 90/27 + 5/16 = 175/48
In mixed form: 331/48
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