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Add 3/45 and 90/16

1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 5 10/16

3/45 + 90/16 is 683/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 16 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    3/45 = 3 × 16/45 × 16 = 48/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    90/16 = 90 × 45/16 × 45 = 4050/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/720 + 4050/720 = 48 + 4050/720 = 4098/720
  5. 4098/720 simplified gives 683/120
  6. So, 3/45 + 90/16 = 683/120
    In mixed form: 583/120

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