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Add 16/90 and 40/16

1st number: 16/90, 2nd number: 2 8/16

16/90 + 40/16 is 241/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    16/90 = 16 × 8/90 × 8 = 128/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    40/16 = 40 × 45/16 × 45 = 1800/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/720 + 1800/720 = 128 + 1800/720 = 1928/720
  5. 1928/720 simplified gives 241/90
  6. So, 16/90 + 40/16 = 241/90
    In mixed form: 261/90

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