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Add 16/5 and 7/90

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 7/90

16/5 + 7/90 is 59/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    16/5 = 16 × 18/5 × 18 = 288/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/90 + 7/90 = 288 + 7/90 = 295/90
  5. 295/90 simplified gives 59/18
  6. So, 16/5 + 7/90 = 59/18
    In mixed form: 35/18

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