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Add 16/90 and 6/36

16/90 + 6/36 is 31/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/180 + 30/180 = 32 + 30/180 = 62/180
5. 62/180 simplified gives 31/90
6. So, 16/90 + 6/36 = 31/90

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