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Add 24/15 and 16/90

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 16/90

24/15 + 16/90 is 16/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    24/15 = 24 × 6/15 × 6 = 144/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/90 + 16/90 = 144 + 16/90 = 160/90
  5. 160/90 simplified gives 16/9
  6. So, 24/15 + 16/90 = 16/9
    In mixed form: 17/9

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