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Add 10/16 and 30/90

10/16 + 30/90 is 23/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 90 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    10/16 = 10 × 45/16 × 45 = 450/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    30/90 = 30 × 8/90 × 8 = 240/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/720 + 240/720 = 450 + 240/720 = 690/720
  5. 690/720 simplified gives 23/24
  6. So, 10/16 + 30/90 = 23/24

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