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Add 16/90 and 54/50

1^st number: 16/90, 2^nd number: 1 4/50

16/90 + 54/50 is 283/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   16/90 = 16 × 5/90 × 5 = 80/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   54/50 = 54 × 9/50 × 9 = 486/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/450 + 486/450 = 80 + 486/450 = 566/450
5. 566/450 simplified gives 283/225
6. So, 16/90 + 54/50 = 283/225
   In mixed form: 158/225

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