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Add 30/90 and 36/16

1^st number: 30/90, 2^nd number: 2 4/16

30/90 + 36/16 is 31/12.

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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,
   30/90 = 30 × 8/90 × 8 = 240/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   36/16 = 36 × 45/16 × 45 = 1620/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/720 + 1620/720 = 240 + 1620/720 = 1860/720
5. 1860/720 simplified gives 31/12
6. So, 30/90 + 36/16 = 31/12
   In mixed form: 27/12

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