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Add 16/60 and 5/90

16/60 + 5/90 is 29/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/180 + 10/180 = 48 + 10/180 = 58/180
  5. 58/180 simplified gives 29/90
  6. So, 16/60 + 5/90 = 29/90

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