Add 90/35 and 16/54
1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 16/54
90/35 + 16/54 is 542/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
90/35 = 90 × 54/35 × 54 = 4860/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
16/54 = 16 × 35/54 × 35 = 560/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
4860/1890 + 560/1890 = 4860 + 560/1890 = 5420/1890 - 5420/1890 simplified gives 542/189
- So, 90/35 + 16/54 = 542/189
In mixed form: 2164/189
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