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Add 16/90 and 7/12

16/90 + 7/12 is 137/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 12 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 12 × 15 = 180,
    7/12 = 7 × 15/12 × 15 = 105/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/180 + 105/180 = 32 + 105/180 = 137/180
  5. So, 16/90 + 7/12 = 137/180

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