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Add 16/14 and 30/90

1st number: 1 2/14, 2nd number: 30/90

16/14 + 30/90 is 31/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    16/14 = 16 × 45/14 × 45 = 720/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    30/90 = 30 × 7/90 × 7 = 210/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/630 + 210/630 = 720 + 210/630 = 930/630
  5. 930/630 simplified gives 31/21
  6. So, 16/14 + 30/90 = 31/21
    In mixed form: 110/21

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