Add 90/7 and 5/16, Solve 12 6/7 + 5/16 as a fraction

Add 90/7 and 5/16

1^st number: 12 6/7, 2^nd number: 5/16

90/7 + 5/16 is 1475/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
90/7 = 90 × 16/7 × 16 = 1440/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112
Add the two like fractions:
1440/112 + 35/112 = 1440 + 35/112 = 1475/112
So, 90/7 + 5/16 = 1475/112
In mixed form: 1319/112

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