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Add 30/9 and 16/90

1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 16/90

30/9 + 16/90 is 158/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    30/9 = 30 × 10/9 × 10 = 300/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/90 + 16/90 = 300 + 16/90 = 316/90
  5. 316/90 simplified gives 158/45
  6. So, 30/9 + 16/90 = 158/45
    In mixed form: 323/45

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