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Add 28/16 and 50/90

1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 50/90

28/16 + 50/90 is 83/36.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    28/16 = 28 × 45/16 × 45 = 1260/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    50/90 = 50 × 8/90 × 8 = 400/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/720 + 400/720 = 1260 + 400/720 = 1660/720
  5. 1660/720 simplified gives 83/36
  6. So, 28/16 + 50/90 = 83/36
    In mixed form: 211/36

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