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Add 32/16 and 98/90

1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 1 8/90

32/16 + 98/90 is 139/45.

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,
    32/16 = 32 × 45/16 × 45 = 1440/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    98/90 = 98 × 8/90 × 8 = 784/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/720 + 784/720 = 1440 + 784/720 = 2224/720
  5. 2224/720 simplified gives 139/45
  6. So, 32/16 + 98/90 = 139/45
    In mixed form: 34/45

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