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Add 16/90 and 63/70

16/90 + 63/70 is 97/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    63/70 = 63 × 9/70 × 9 = 567/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/630 + 567/630 = 112 + 567/630 = 679/630
  5. 679/630 simplified gives 97/90
  6. So, 16/90 + 63/70 = 97/90
    In mixed form: 17/90

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