Add 90/27 and 90/16
1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 5 10/16
90/27 + 90/16 is 215/24.
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,
90/16 = 90 × 27/16 × 27 = 2430/432 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/432 + 2430/432 = 1440 + 2430/432 = 3870/432 - 3870/432 simplified gives 215/24
- So, 90/27 + 90/16 = 215/24
In mixed form: 823/24
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