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Add 16/90 and 80/20

1st number: 16/90, 2nd number: 4 0/20

16/90 + 80/20 is 188/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
    80/20 = 80 × 9/20 × 9 = 720/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/180 + 720/180 = 32 + 720/180 = 752/180
  5. 752/180 simplified gives 188/45
  6. So, 16/90 + 80/20 = 188/45
    In mixed form: 48/45

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