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Add 3/90 and 36/16

1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 2 4/16

3/90 + 36/16 is 137/60.

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,
    3/90 = 3 × 8/90 × 8 = 24/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    36/16 = 36 × 45/16 × 45 = 1620/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/720 + 1620/720 = 24 + 1620/720 = 1644/720
  5. 1644/720 simplified gives 137/60
  6. So, 3/90 + 36/16 = 137/60
    In mixed form: 217/60

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