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Add 16/90 and 42/3

1st number: 16/90, 2nd number: 14 0/3

16/90 + 42/3 is 638/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 3 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    42/3 = 42 × 30/3 × 30 = 1260/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/90 + 1260/90 = 16 + 1260/90 = 1276/90
  5. 1276/90 simplified gives 638/45
  6. So, 16/90 + 42/3 = 638/45
    In mixed form: 148/45

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