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Add 16/25 and 70/90

16/25 + 70/90 is 319/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    16/25 = 16 × 18/25 × 18 = 288/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    70/90 = 70 × 5/90 × 5 = 350/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/450 + 350/450 = 288 + 350/450 = 638/450
  5. 638/450 simplified gives 319/225
  6. So, 16/25 + 70/90 = 319/225
    In mixed form: 194/225

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