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Add 21/90 and 28/16

1st number: 21/90, 2nd number: 1 12/16

21/90 + 28/16 is 119/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    21/90 = 21 × 8/90 × 8 = 168/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    28/16 = 28 × 45/16 × 45 = 1260/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/720 + 1260/720 = 168 + 1260/720 = 1428/720
  5. 1428/720 simplified gives 119/60
  6. So, 21/90 + 28/16 = 119/60
    In mixed form: 159/60

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