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Add 10/90 and 16/84

10/90 + 16/84 is 19/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 84 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    10/90 = 10 × 14/90 × 14 = 140/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    16/84 = 16 × 15/84 × 15 = 240/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/1260 + 240/1260 = 140 + 240/1260 = 380/1260
  5. 380/1260 simplified gives 19/63
  6. So, 10/90 + 16/84 = 19/63

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